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I am appalled at Medicare's lack of meaningful screening for lung disease, and millions die early because of their bad decision - intent - to limit screenings. I'm guessing that most with lung disease are on Medicare for healthcare. This is how crazy …

My 87 year old dad (who has advanced COPD/emphysema) needs new doctors because they both just retired (pulmonologist and internist - or maybe a combo). He lives in zip code 10707 (Westchester County, New York) -- can anyone recommend very good, smart, …

My 82 year old grandmother, has been dealing with COPD for 10 years, give or take. She has been stage 4 that we know of, for two years. In April, after a terrible exacerbation, my mother and I called an ambulance. After a few shorts days in the hospital, …

Cigarette smoking gets a re-do. New ads with images on cigarette packs: COPD needs attention like this. Maybe these ads could add a COPD get test. https://www.nj.com/business/2019/08/see-the-new-mo...

I've read a risk for COPD is using a wood stove. I used one for about 10 years as a heat source, gave it up about 5 years ago. It never bothered me and my reactive airway / asthma. Never caused me to cough, benign. I have a great stove! That said, could …

can someone help, I am sooooo tired even though I sleep around 8-10 hours a night - I’m taking vitamin b, d3, multi vitamins, magnesium and still have no energy - what good vitamins do people take with this copd/emphysema.

I think my SOB is different. It seems the definition of shortness of breath is that people get this with activity, like walking up stairs, can't walk far without SOB, get breathless and tired when moving, etc. I never have this. I do best when active and …

I read website's What is COPD. Very informative and so well written, even I can understand it (I'm pretty sure !). The big question I think is - no primary care or other doctor ever recommended getting my lungs tested. I'm a former smoker and have a …

2006 After a PFT, I was diagnosed with mild COPD. Stupid me, kept smoking. 2013 diagnosed with moderate COPD. Got the results print out for both and drove myself crazy comparing the FVC, FEV1, lung volumes, and DLCO with other people who reported their …

The reason for this question is that I have read several articles regarding the Buteyko method. Some clinical study reports qualify the assumptions that there is no evidence to support claims that Buteyko exercises reduce bad breathing stats. while those …

I have dental 2 times a year, pulmo every 4 months same as allergist cardio and diabetes. These are all out of town 100 miles one way. Oh ya my Gi dr also eyes I have coming glaucoma high eye pressers so we are watching those. Enough to be tired of drs. …

A recent study was published in Respiratory Care to evaluate S pO 2 and patient satisfaction with a portable oxygen concentrator (POC) or a combined system consisting of a fixed device with continuous-flow oxygen dispensation and a portable device with …

im scared and just wondering how long the suffering lasts, i can do very little for myself and im in pain most of the time, i just want honest answers, not the beating around the bush the drs give

Sherry B, thank you for sharing your question. I see Jean has given you some good thoughts . I am hoping you feel comfortable to share this with your MD. As you know we are all different as are the causes for a cough, some your MD might be able to advise …

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 …