Hi, I am under investigation for respiratory issues which I have had for around two year or may be even more but it is first now when it impacts daily life that testing to find the reason began. one wierd thing is that breathingdifficulty is associated …

Happy Holidays! It's time for some fun! Is anyone up for some Christmas riddles?? Why was the Christmas tree so bad at knitting? How much did Santa pay for his sleigh? What did Santa need when he sprained his ankle? What kind of bugs don’t like …

I see my pulmo next m onth and I'm thinking of pushing for daily prednisone. I know that when SOB is persistent, the dosepack really helps. Problem is I seem to be on a 2-3 week cycle of taking them. What mg would be best to start with? Any comments. ed

Hell all- I was wondering if anyone is on dupiczet for COPD. Whart are you thoughts. Thank you

Alternative Medicine is not just Homeopathy and Herbs. What about Breath Work , Massage, Reflexology, Acupressure, Yoga. Meditation and the like? We are hearing more and more about the mind body connection? Research shows memories are not just stored in …

I am just 22 years old and have Asthma from childhood. For the past 6 years my asthma has been in control. But in May 2024, I had a very severe attack that almost had me hospitalized. I was diagnosed with ABPA. My condition got worse - frequent and long …

I know this isn’t about me and I don’t have any test results so my apologies right off the bat. But I just want to get some advice. My brother is 36M and he smoked weed for 12 years. He quit about 2 1/2 years ago but he told me he has mucus in his throat …

I do brovana and budnesonide in nebs twice a day too and I do seem shaky after budesonide.

Hello, My name is Mat (42). Writing for a first time at this forum. I would like to get an opinion, especially from Dr. David, if there is any chance? Sorry for my english, I am from Europe (Poland). There is my case. I have been smoking for about 25 …

Has anyone here tried stem cell therapy? I tried PRP about 3 years ago. It didn't help. I'm considering getting it done in Tijuana, MX. They use MSC with exosomes. However, I've read such mixed reviews and just wondered if anyone with COPD has had any …

That's the summary of a good year Kristen. Thanks to you and everybody at the COPD Foundation for all you folks do to help us COPD patients ---Dave S (alias das23 )

Fortunately I'm not on oxygen. I didn't realize anyone used dry oxygen except for portable. You can get a humidifier for portable also. Try a saline solution for your nose and also get a nasal gel for dryness. Netti Pot is good too but you must use …

Hi all, My 84 year old father has COPD and CHF. He ended up in the ER this morning because he was extremely short of breath. They were able to get his breathing under control, and also found his CO2 levels were elevated, which they also took care of. …

Choose carefully. Please Know --- You normally only have one chance to choose a supplement w/o answering health questions after you enroll in Medicare. If you want to change, and you have a preexisting condition such as COPD, an insurance company does …

Trelegy is an approved drug for Medicare and nearly all drug plans cover it. WTS, I assume your father is not eligible for Medicare. I think if you go to the site David Mannino MD linked, I think you will find help. You could also go to the …

What seems to effect you more so breathing, the cool windy air, or summer. Any suggestion? Feel like probably stay in out of gold but I want to be active

I am working on a hand crank retractable oxygen reel. Are there any features people look for when they look or a device like this?

My breathlessness typically does not present as severe panting or gasping (unless I am exercising to within an inch of my life!). I typically feel that however deeply I breathe in I cannot get enough air. That's what drove me to the doctor years ago. I …

Hi all (Back story -I have Bronchieastatis and Emphesema.) Since having COVID four months ago I keep developing a freezing cold lung on one side...like a menthol feeling. It comes and goes and when it comes I go GP he gives me antibiotics - this has …

hello, does anyone have experience with daily use of azythromicyn to help reduce exacerbations? Does it help? What about side effects? I’ve read something about hearing loss. I’ve had 3 exacerbations in the last 3 months, each lasting two-three weeks, …

will the Inogen poc work at 30 degree temps?

We consulted several pulmonologists for my husband's mild asthma over the last one year. No one mentioned COPD. We're currently overseas in an area of heavy air pollution now. His reaction of worsening asthma/wheezing here is leading diagnosis of COPD …

Does anyone else seem to have more difficulty standing still than walking ?

Hi ! I know this question has been asked in the past. I have a friend who loves and sells Vollara . It is a good machine but costs around $800. What do you recommend? Thanks

the following email came to me today, Lung inflammation in COPD is reduced with a form of vitamin B3 https://copdnewstoday.com/news/form-vitamin-b3-lowers-copd-lung-inflammation-study/ They studied nicotinamide riboside. Read the article. I wrote to …