Great post, Amanda Atkinson, MSN, RN! For anyone looking for a video to guide them on diaphragmatic breathing, I found this great video created by a physiotherapist!

Hi Cersei - Is your doctor a pulmonologist? He may not have understood that you were asking about nebulized forms of some of our medications, which definitely do exist. Meds like Albuterol, Arformoterol, Budesonide, Bronchodilators, Steroids, and …

Thanks for posting this Jonnie. Important information

I find diet effects my breathing at times. Dairy products and alcohol effects my breathing a lot.. yours could be a different. product.. check to see if you have been exposed to any type of mold. just some thoughts. My allergy test did not show any …

I recently changed oxygen suppliers and got a new regulator for my M6 tank. It is a pulse one and seems to be shooting out more than my other one did. I only use 2 lpm and notice that it makes a noice and more air comes out than my other regularor. My …

I’ve really been struggling with knowing that I’m not even 40 yet and have COPD. I was definitely in a downward spiral until I came here and spent weeks reading posts and everything else on the website. It has helped me realize that my life hasn’t ended …

Last month, I was excited to attend the annual American Thoracic Society (ATS) conference in San Diego, CA, one of the largest lung-related conferences in the world. It was an amazing experience (if a little overwhelming). However, I think one of the …

Most people your age with these findings have normal or near normal lung function- but are at a increased risk for developing significant COPD with aging. Yes- it is improtant to see a doctor, get your lung function measured, and stop smoking/vaping!

Hi Community, I wish I could calm down and STOP reading. The anxiety of the unknown is overwhelming and I am trying to not stress my entire family as I go on this quest for information. I feel so raw. Two questions: 1 relates to FAO and the other Asthma. …

Sadie1235 We are so glad that you and your mom found us. There have been some amazing replies to your question. It is so wonderful that you are able to have such a vibrant and connected relationship with your mom and that you are able to help be there …

Hi, I am a 60 yr old female. Non smoker but much exposure to chemicals while working on PhD in chemistry in my mid 20's. Ran for 40 years and still running, just less distance due to breathing. In mid 30's was diagnosed with Asthma though no symptoms. …

In December of 2023 I have bronchitis I saw my pulmonologist he put me on oxygen 24 hours a day before that I only used it night. And I just heard that you really shouldn't use it more than 15 hours a day so I'm just trying to find out

A family member received prescription for this inhaler for little symptoms of moderate COPD. Apprehension to take and wondering long term benefit and get info from anyone who may have experience. Thank you!

This is something you should discuss with your doctors. Your doctor would be able to discover what you are deficient on.

Hi I have recently been diagnosed with Emphysema. I dont really feel short on breath my chest just goes tight sometimes and I keep feeling like I have something stuck in my throat. The doctor told me the top of my lungs are scarred I was smoking about 25 …

I just had Spirometry done yesterday and have a mild obstruction. I woke up in the middle of the night coughing and could barely sleep. This morning the cough is worse and sounds a little deeper. I also can feel more mucus in my throat. Would this be …

I have an anecdotal comment about vaping. I good friend of mine who also has a long term smoking history and moderate COPD switched from cigarettes to vaping. When he proudly told his GP Physician about his switch from cigarettes to vaping she horrified …

I tried to add this to my existing post or in a reply, but I couldn’t figure out how to get the pictures added. Anyway, these are the results of my PFT. Never smoked, history of asthma. Went in for routine yearly testing. Intermittent shortness of …

I have a moderately deviated septum and haven’t been able to breathe through my nose properly for years. I was just wondering if anyone knew if this would affect Spirometry results in any way?

Hi folks its been awhile as I have been intensely busy selling/packing up my home in California while also having construction going on with my new home out of state in Hawaii, which has been extremely challenging logistically. With my spouses eminent …

Could you have chronic bronchitis with totally normal spirometry, xray, bloodtest and without being sick in couple of years? How unsually this would be? How severe is coughing with that? I clear my throat like 10 times/day but not really coughing. If you …

I was prompted to quit smoking in April when I was hospitalized with a lung hemorrhage. Of course a lung CT was preformed. Six weeks later my doctor ordered a follow-up lung CT. Imagine my surprise that the first line of the results of the second CT read …

When I saw my pulmonologist a few days ago, I mentioned the excruciating muscle cramps I have all over my body, both day and night.  He said that Symbicort was probably the culprit and that I should start taking quinine for them, either as tonic …

While many of us here are no strangers to anxiety I doubt that we could offer you much more than what @das23 suggested. A professional is your best course of action. While we can help with problems dealing with your COPD we really aren't in a position to …

New to this group, but reaching out, last year learned I have COPD, emphysema,I’m sure from my years of smoking and the a couple years of vaping, which I swear might be worse! Anyway, last couple of days on a trip to Italy I started feeling awful. Prior …