I am addressing this to the posts that expressed despair about their condition, wishing that they would not wake up, etc. This is a tough one. Depression is all too common with chronic disease. The feelings of hopelessness are lurking out there, just …

I've been trying to find a clear answer on whether over-exerting oneself from, for example, weight lifting causes permanent lung damage and worsening COPD for the rest of my life. Everything I've read on the internet says that over-exertion should be …

I am new here and my dad who is 67 years old have been diagnosed with COPD with cor pulmonale. Needless to say this is all very new to me and I have been trying to get answers to so many of my questions. I've bought a small oxymeter for him at home to …

I have had COPD breathing difficulties for some time. In the last 3 weeks the breathing problems took a major turn worse. I ended up in the hospital and came home with oxygen. Four weeks ago I had some breathing difficulties but was riding my bike 6 to …

When my mom lived in Pittsburgh, PA. she had no trouble breathing and no signs of copd. She moved to Florida and soon after, had respiratory problems and was labeled with COPD. Could it be something else, since she had no breathing problems at all in PA?

tongue bleeding this morning, no pain looks like surface is cracked not gums strictly tongue. Not a lot but concerned. Though perhaps side effect of all the inhalers ?  Anyone had similar problem?

Finally got an appointment with pulmonary doctor. I should be happy but I’m not. He doesn’t do anything for me except tell me how bad my breathing is, never gives me meds. I get those from my GP. I want him to send me to rehab but just found out it’s …

I just bought an inogen 3 with two large batteries. They said the battery would last 10 hours so I thought great while charging one I can use the other and be able to go camping without power close by. Unfortunately I can't charge the battery unless it's …

Hi all, my mum got diagnosed with COPD in February and is last week was diagnosed with double pneumonia that left her in intensive care. Her symptoms have improved hugely in the last week and she was let home yesterday by the hospital. Despite this her …

My oxygen sat rate drops below 50 sometimes if I exert myself by walking. It can be normal but drop suddenly if I do anything.

I don't have any shortness of breath, but if my doctor recommends a maintenance inhaler, I'm wondering which ones would be appropriate for my condition of pre-diabetes. The ones with steroids might send me over the edge into a serious case of full blown …

I was diagnosed with mild COPD in 2006 and then moderated in 2016. I never stopped smoking and had no symptoms such as shortness of breath etc..but about a year ago I notice I can hear crackles (and sometimes rhonchi) only when I lie down on either side …

At my sister-in-law's home last week she was testing her O2 and decided to test mine. It was 88 (normally I run 94 - 95). Could the drop be caused by the air quality in her home?

Is it possible that the Spriva-Respimat could make me short of breath. I feel really good each morning and then take my Breo and feel good. Wait a while to take the SR and seem to always be SOB after it. I think I,m better off without it...thanks

What is the standard of care for the frequency of full pulmonary function studies?

I have recently had a severe decline and Dr. put me on oxygen all the time. Even with it I can barely get up and down the stairs much less get anything done around the house .My appetite is gone (that is not like me).My blood pressure at the Dr the other …

I've read different things on this subject, but does being very overweight affect the results of spirometry readings such as FEV1 etc. And when taking the test should women remove their bras? I know it sounds silly but would that influence test results?

I'm 71, and I've been on home O2 for just a couple of months. After the first month I started hearing a sound like a motorcycle that needs a tune-up. This happened when I was on my side which is how I always sleep. The sound would go away if I turned on …

I had Barretts . My last endoscopy in November Dr said it was gone. I still have GERD I was able to cut my medication by half. Next endoscopy this November I’m hoping to get off meds altogether. I rarely have symptoms anymore. With our bodies …

Hello community. My father has stage 4 end-stage emphysema, is 86 years old, and other than his severe lung condition, is in good/strong physical and mental health (believe it or not). Is there anywhere reputable in US/ New Yotrk/Florida that would …

I am a COPD patient who was given 5 yrs to live 12 years ago. We all know now that no one can predict that. I have been working hard to live every day to the fullest. Exercise, eating right , laughing... I've still have had my exacerbations and hospital …

I sleep with a B-Pap fed with 2 liters/minute continous flow, concentrated oxygen. Sometimes getting up at night to go to the bathroom causes severe pulse rate and low Oxygen. usually this happens on the walk to or back from the bathroom, which I carry a …

My Mom has severe Copd. She’s 60 years old. She’s been in the hospital every month for the past 6 months. She has went into respiratory failure 4 of those times and the first she had a small heart attack. Her FEV1 is 14%. They want to check it again …

My ability to do any physical movements are becoming more than a job in it's self. I feel as if a elephant is on my chest prior to me even standing up to do any basic daily duties from walking to kitchen to get a glass of water in which I'm only 3arm …

the last week or so when i have been sleeping i have been woken up from my ribs hurting. Is this something everyone goes thru?