Can someone please explain these readings: PEF: 60% FVC: 1.4 liters 45% F2575: 0.43 22% FEV6: 1.40 49% FEV1: 0.84 35% FEV/FVC: 60% Thankyou.

I am nauseated every morning. Tried OTC meds. but no relief. The Doctor isn't worried about it but I'm tired of a sick stomach every morning. I'm in stage 4 and 68 years old. If anyone has found some relief please let me know.

hey everyone, I have been really bad shape in the hospital for 15 days, but sick 20 days before being in the hospital in progressive care unit. So today I’m going home or I was using 2 m of oxygen. I’m going home with five and I’m OK with that. But what …

I’ve just read that recently FDA approved a new drug called Brinsupri for managing flare ups due to bronchiectasis. Could this be a game changer for someone like me who has frequent flare ups, almost every month, and is quite desperate. I know this is …

Hi, I'm new to this community. I'm having a problem: My inhome DeVilbiss O2 Concentrator makes a lot of noise (45 dB) so I operate it in my living room at night and in my bedroom closet during the day. The tubing runs along the floor which is hardwood …

Does any one take these together. My dr prescribed the roflumilast as an add on. I have to have some test done, blood work for eosinophils cell, in lung. Then an electric cardiogram to see if heart is doing work of lungs. I have bullous emphysema like …

Hi Caroline, Thank you so much for your response. I do most of the things you suggested, except I don't drink milk or dairy of any kind. When my appetite is on track, I usually eat yogurt and oatmeal for breakfast, and occasionally, sausage. I also eat 2 …

Hello, I've been reading the forums for a while now and have also read the some of the educational articles. I'm looking for clarification on a few items. A bit of background. Smoked many years. Quit 7.5 years ago. Was approximately 100 lbs overweight …

Since I have to be lying on my stomach for an upcoming MRI, should I have oxygen since my O2 number goes down when I lie down on my stomach. I do not require oxygen and I use a CPAP at night.

As noted above, you should have pulmonary function testing (spirometry, lung volumes, DLCO) and blood testing for Alpha-1 (genetic emphysema). I suspect you will be normal or near normal ( which has been true for most of the people who have found us with …

hello there Im a 51 year old woman in good general health. I was diagnosed with bronchial atresia about 20 years ago after recurrent chest infections ands pleurisy prompted a CT scan. At the time I was told that there was no problem with CBA ands that …

Hi, firstly I'm not a clinician but the graph below indicates those who give up smoking on average loose FEV1 at half the rate of those who continue to smoke (perhaps somewhere near normal) although nothing is guaranteed... So you've already bought …

To me- that means there is some evidence of emphysema ( thinned areas of lung or holes in the lung) on imaging. Most people with this alone have fairly normal lung function- but at increased risk for developing COPD in the future ( particularly if they …

This is rather long, but it is designed for those folks who have recently been diagnosed with COPD. It has some valuable information for everyone... I HAVE JUST BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH COPD…NOW WHAT?? I am not a physician. Not even close. What I am is a …

I have had COPD for nearly 20 years and have fought that coiled medical tubing on the floor each and every day of those 20 years. My mother tripped over hers numerous times finally breaking both of her hips in two separate incidents. I have stumbled over …

so I have read my doctors notes from Monday this morning remembering I have to go have blood work done on Monday for the sales and ELECTRIC cardiogram on Tuesday so it said in his nerves that I had stage four bullies emphysema. So what does this mean for …

There was a study just released. It looked at oxygen flows from cylinders and concentrators at 1 lpm, 3 lpm and 5 lpm over various lengths. Before I spill the beans on the results, I would like to hear what others are using, think is safe, …

I agree with the pulmnary Rehabilitation suggestion. Have you had pulmonary function testing or CT imaging post operatively?

I have just discovered these carbon filter reusable masks. I've been using n 95s until now but I can smell diesel fumes and strong perfumes and aftershaves through it. Back in the city and am finding it difficult to breath. My asthma is at crazy levels …

I've been on Breo, now max dose of Trelegy for years. Have severe COPD (emphysema), and just wonder what would happen if I stopped.

Hi everyone. I'm new here. I'm overwhelmed. My COPD is progressing. I don't have a support system of family or friends that understands. I can't work but can't get approved for disability yet. The stress of everything is getting to be almost too much. …

Hi, Just to share my experience, my FEV1 is approx 90% and my gas exchange is moderately compromised. According to my ‘fit bit’ (night time) and a good pulse ox (day time) and having readings going back over a couple of years, my day time ox is around …

Last month I began a new med to treat my ADD. I’ve had issues with focusing like reading, comprehension etc since I was a kid. Incidentally, since taking this medication called Vyvanse, I’ve noticed my breathing has gotten about 90 percent clearer. I …

I started out week ago with sore throat, headache and cough. Some wheezing. Went to Dr he thought was sinus infection. Prescribed musnix, Prednisone, and cifdinir.Over the next couple day I was coughing up yellow, pink, dark green and dirt brown phlegm, …

Study Details | Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) With Diffusion Capacity Defect by REGEND001 Cell Therapy | ClinicalTrials.gov The Chinese are really pushing hard on this, there population (and the world) are really suffering …