I have been using one for years, an thought what is this doing for me? I felt no difference, my using it last about 10 minutes at the most. I read where others use theirs for 30 minutes 2 times a day. The stuff I put in it does not last long at all. I do …

I have just been diagnosed with emphysema.I am male aged 71,never smoked etc.Pretty traumatised by reading about it all as i never thought it would be one of the many possible problems that old age would present me with.However i have another problem , i …

How long will i be able to work with copd stage 2?

Dear all, My dad has high CO2 and had recently been hospitalised in the ICU for exacerbation. He was diagnosed with COPD and this is his second time in the hospital this year for breathing difficulties. I have asked the doctor several times, but she …

BetsyR I have just joined and don't know anything about the group, but my husband has COPD, has been on oxygen for about two years. Frequent pneumonia and recently had two broncoscopies to biopsy a 2 cm mass on right lung. Atypical but not cancer they …

I had a lung function test today and scored 20%. My Dr. asked if I wanted to be evaluated for a transplant. I said yes but not sure. Any feedback?

6 years ago, when I was 68 years old, had a pulmonary function test. My results were: FV = 2.28 Liters; 77% predicted. FEV1 = 1.50 Liters; 67 % predicted. FEV1/FVC = 66%　 My question is: what does the predicted part mean? For instance with the FEV1, does …

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 …