Well I had posted a question a while ago about my spirometry results. The test I took 2 years ago came back with a FEV1 of 71, and the test I took 2 weeks ago came back with a FEV1 of 90!! I saw the doctor today and asked her how could this big an …

Is there any medicine that improves breathing and does not cause bruising and tearing of the skin? My 84 year old mom is covered with horrible bruises from her meds.

my flow rate has bee set at 8. what o2 delivery system can i use? i'm confused.....

Hi Katherine58 - I'm going to echo das23... Ya gotta QUIT SMOKING. Hoping to quit? Try saying... "I'm willing to quit" or "I've decided to quit" The words we use really matter. It's the beginning of making change happen. No judgement here, just concern. …

I’m going to rehab and got portable tanks. The tanks are small but I have a bad back and they feel heavy to me. I was told I’m at 4 so I can’t have the small units. I do hope that rehab is worth it , this just all seems to be getting harder by the day. I …

would i be able to get 02 from my primary and for this weather in phoenix az im stuck inside if i had 02 wouldnt it he better

Diagnosed with COPD about 5 yrs ago. Had PFT 3 years ago revealing "moderate".. Like a fool, I didn't stop smoking a pack of cigs per day. I don't have SOB and not on O2. Just cough in morning only with small mucous production. Saw new doctor Wed 6/26 …

does anyone have personal oxygen concentrator recommendations? So many to review. Thank yo

Has anyone taken a drug called "theophylline"? Did it help with your breathing?

medication for asthma and copd

Ive wrote what i need to know and i never got answers all i got was tell your dr but i dont see my pulmonary till july 22 i am on sterioid and costerioid inhalers and nebulizer for 2 days ive felt it hard to inhale deep its like somthing stuck in my …

Hi,I am now to this site.i have a problem with a hoarse voice,a very sore dry tongue and a dry throat,this has only happened twice in 6 weeks,it seems to coincide with walking about in the extreme heat we have had in London recently,could.it be the heat …

I smoked 2 packs a day for 32 years, and before i quit my breathing was so bad that it was downright frightening. With housework my lips had began turning blue, so out of fear of dying feeling like I was suffocating slowly, I quit smoking. I dont have …

How does a doctor diagnose you with emphysema?

Im at 79% dont know what stage im in my pulmonary said stage 1 my other dr says moderate stage 2 how fast will i get worse also my pulmonary dr says to go back to work i work as a hay hauler i work in the fields i mean dust everywhere. My dr say no you …

I saw something about this but it was a while back. Apparently some of the anticholinergics are a risk but not all, there was a list. I will try to find it, off the top of my head I don't recall seeing any of the meds used for COPD in the risky list. The …

Well, I picked up the results of my spirometry test, but don't know what is the important figure. Here's what some of it says: FEV1/FVC % Pre Meas 73 Post Meas 71 FEV1 Liters Ref:1.75 Pre Meas 1.58 Pre %Ref 90, Post Meas 1.57 Post % Ref 90 The …

I agree with ed, it sounds like a variation of pursed lip breathing. What I would like to ask you John in Oregon, is what is an emphasema addict? I’m not sure what you are saying about those of us who suffer from that disease

I suggest you talk with your doc regarding the way you're not using your O2. My guess is that he'll tell you that the reason for your right heart failure is that you haven't used your O2 when you should in the past, and that it will simply get worse and …

I think you just did. To respond on a question just click on the question and it will bring up the question and all previous answers. To respond to a comment on the activity feed just click on comment (in red). For more information on how to navigate the …

I'll be getting a copy of the spirometry results from the test I took on Thursday and don't know whether or not I want to see what they are. Wouldn't the doctor call me if they were bad? I still am not on meds except for the emergency inhaler which I've …

stoped smoking but now I seem worse it’s been all most two months ,alls

Recently diagnosed with a form of COPD, the Anoro prescription instantly worked like a miracle for my shortness-of -breath-on-exertion. Doc gave me free trial month coupon. Now I find that Anoro is Tier 3 drug and my Medicare D charges $215 for 30 day …

The harmonica breathing classes are very interesting. Harmonica for COPD meetings in my area ? Zip 76086 Tx USA