Who is the best COPD doctors in the Philadelphia area?

A month ago I started a lung infection with light pains around chest and back, on and off. Had some light intermittent labored breathing that could last a few hours. I got light soreness throughout lungs for 2 days that went away. Walking I felt better, …

I have been thinking about looking into Home Health Care. With my ankles, I can't be up for any length of time. I thought it might give my husband a break, he takes care of everything. Of course, I don't know if I would qualify. I would like to hear your …

i have gotten to the point that my home based primary care team have sugested i enroll a home health aide to help me with personal care and etc. I am asking how do decide to loose some privacy and allow someone come in and help with different task.

I'm curious to find out if anyone knows if high temps and humidity damages lungs with people with Chronic Lung disease , there seems to be no real information to Google?

My quit date for smoking is Sept 1st. I cut down from a pack a day to 1/2 pack. I live in a small 2 room apartment on a fixed income. I've noticed an odd smell recently. Could it be the chemicals from the cigarettes sticking to the fabrics, furniture, …

I'm just starting on patches. How long before I can notice improvement?

With her situation, would her pulmonologist be interested in getting her approved for an NIV device - it has the same mask as a BiPap but provides more support for their person. One of the pros of this machine is that your mom wouldn’t have to have a …

I am wondering if anyone has tried one of the e-bikes. I work with weights and treadmill in addition to pulmonary rehab. Even have had the endobronchial valve procedure. Still can’t walk any worthwhile distance outdoors. Fev1 is at 11-14% so exercise …

Since you have some definitely te dietary issues, a consult to a good nutritionist or dietitian would be appropriate and help you customize how to gain some weight AND more importantly muscle mass. A good exercise trainer could help you learn great …

Is their foods or Creams that can help lessen the Bruising of Daily Prednisone use .

My wife's lung capacity is 49% generally. She often has difficulty breathing and is quickly severely out of breathe with physical activity. Walking even a short distance is very difficult. This has reduced her activities. As a result she is adding weight …

I started the thread in the other portion of 360Social but decided it really needs to be here as we have heard there are increasing numbers of folks having trouble getting or keeping their desired oxygen system(s). Jamie Sullivan of COPD Foundation …

Hi Everyone. This is a strange question, but here goes...I am going to a wedding next month and I am wondering if there is a place where I can order a bag for my oxygen tank that isn't the basic black bag? Is there even any such thing out there? Thanks …

I had a bronchscopy and had some mucus plus removed ..The pulmonologist said I was fine ..I feel have a thick white mucus that I feel impairs my breathing ..I did get a copy of my spirometer report and I tried to read what meant what .. my dr said it was …

I had to go into the hospital for pneumonia almost two weeks ago and at the follow-up visit with the doctor who was assigned to me he told me that I had mild COPD along with mild hypertension. I live alone and have no relatives and am terrified. I also …

I have already received a few responses to my questions and I want to say thank you so much for your insight. I was asked about my numbers . So my story is, I'm 46 years old, never smoked a day in my life. However, growing up in the 70's every one else …

Hi. I am interested in checking into some Clinical Trials, and am wondering what is the best most thorough way of doing this? Is there a specific website, or is there info here that I just have not found? Have any of you participated in any Trials and …

hello guys, my father , over 85yo, had 2 days ago his second shot of pneumovax 23 vaccine . Last year on june he had the prevnar 13. He is a copd patient since 7-8 years now using advair 50/500 and tudorza 400. He has been diagnosed different times with …

Before I commit to sending my Email through Cyberspace , Can anyone give me information on how to get your prescription sent to overseas pharmacy's. I'm just thinking about this at this point. I need my inhaler and can't afford them, Karen Suggested …

My mom went to the hospital 8/3/19. She is on bipap because she refuses to be on a ventilator. She is confused. Her CO2 was over 100 . Im told it should be around 30. I know this is close to the end. But has anyone had someone get better? She has been in …

I am on 24/7 oxygen since 97 so starting rehab I do have o2 there provided by them. I turn it up a few than what I normally use at home. No I didn't get off its hopefully maintaining my lungs. I will find out end of August with pfts ABG and a walking …

Hi all, My mother in law was diagnosed with COPD many years ago and has been on oxygen full time for over a year. She also suffers from Afib which they had previously been able to control with Cardioversion. About 2 weeks ago they decided to do an …

When I am out doing my walking exercise and I have my oxygen concentrator with me, I have it at a setting of 2, I try and do purse lip breathing, but it seems like when I do that I am breathing really fast like I am not getting enough oxygen, but here's …

For about a month, I have had severe distension of my stomach. No doctor has done anything effective. They have prescribed anti-IBS medicine that had no effect. Please, has anyone had effective treatment for this?