Hi, I was wondering does anyone know if it's safe to take bovine collagen supplements with asthma or copd? I have read conflicting articles on this and I am hoping someone knows the correct answer!

I was still working at the time that I went to pulmonary rehab (about 20 years ago), so I was out and about already. I did feel stronger and more able to cope with my daily life, and it continued afterward.

Velkommen til, , man siger det tager op til et år før kroppen har "repareret" det den kan efter rygestop. Øget slim er normalt. Og det er rigtig godt din Dlco er 99 procent. Welcome. They say it takes about a year for the body to repare what it can upon …

I have tried to find a list of online pulmonary rehab clinics by searching the w.w.w with out much success. Does the COPD foundation have one? Can anyone recommend one. Thanks

Hi again everyone. Quit a scare for me last night. I was diagnosed with mild copd about a month ago but since then has exeperienced increasing amounts of symptoms. It’s been extremely difficult for me to understand which symptoms were related to …

Had an acute case of sepsis recently, end of last year. Sea urchins spine to the heel. Didn't realize what was going on. Felt unwell booked a Dr appointment on the Friday for Monday and started on Prednisone thinking it was asthma flare. Thought I was …

Hello, I am new to this site, but I am married to someone that has asthma and COPD. He has never smoked at all, but has severe allergies which seem to be the trigger for his asthma and illnesses. I find myself going into panic mode whenever I hear him …

My Husband was diagnosed with Enphysema and was prescribed Stiolto Respimat (tiotropium bromide and olodaterol. He didn't have any symptoms when he started using the medication but after about 3 days started getting wheezing and coughing. He was on the …

As you will see on our site- many people live long and fulfilling lives with this degree of impairment. Control what you can ( No smoking/vaping, diet, exercise, vaccines). You may check with your provider about pulmonary rehabilitation ( if you have not …

Hi all! I'm curious if anyone knows if anxiety can affect pft results? I read some studies that stated it can, but would like some real-life situations to come to a conclustion!

Welcome 45yrcopdasthma........Sorry you're having this issue. I haven't had any events that intense with so many different triggers. Have you asked you doctor about this?? Hope you get some answers. Read all the info in the LEARN MORE tab at the top of …

Summer is here, and many people are planning vacations after a long break due to COVID -19 . While traveling with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) can r equire some planning, you can still enjoy a much-needed vacation. Let’s talk about …

Long time no speak. Seeing a resp dr on Thursday. Bit worried as the last time I saw a pulmonologist they didn't listen to a word I said and said I was asymptomatic because I didn't cough. Quit the cigs well over a year ago. Get out of breath getting …

I'm having a hard time using this site. When I click on the blue answers, nothing shows up. Can you tell me why? Also, back to my original question, My doctor wants me to use Trelegy but there are so many side effects to it I'm really scared to use it …

I'm all in as well! For at least the last 15 years, I've had the flu vaccine and plan to get it again this fall. (I missed 1 year about 8 years ago and got miserably sick with the flu. Will never miss again.) I'm up to date with the pneumonia shots and …

Mucus. Phlegm. Sputum. No matter what you call it, if it is in your lungs, you want to get it out. Some people who live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD only deal with mucus or phlegm when they have a chest cold or exacerbation, while …

Has anyone ordered medications from clearsky phramacy?

I’ve been diagnosed with COPD with hypoxia. I’m experiencing SOB, so I measure my oxygen that shows 94. And I was in bed. I also have symptoms like dizziness, brain fog, loss of memory, and weakness all over my body. I measured my Oxygen when I …

I have severe COPD. When I rise from sleeping, or just a short nap, I am immediately hit with strong exacerbations. It literally seems I am drowning without the water. Does anyone have this problem and if so have you found any way to help this not to …

Hi everyone! I'm a 48 year old women who smoked for 2 years in my 20's. I'm looking for some help understanding my lung test results! I'm not sure how to read it and have to wait 3 weeks to see my doctor. I'd love someone to give me a hand!

As a single person living with COPD I am interested in hearing from those in the same situation.  How do you cope without a caregiver, are you afraid to go out alone, or just being alone during an exacerbation.  I believe there are a lot of us …

Hi all, I'm new here and I recently had a pft done as my family and I had a bad bout of covid/bronchitis in Jan. After having covid I developed anxiety and started getting short of breath feeling which is why I was sent for the test. I had 5 birds (which …

Hi Anonymous, 97% Lung Function is par excellent! As you eat healthy food and exercise you can help reduce the Anxiety and being inside your head about a very mild conclusion. I do understand anxiety as i am elderly and was a heavy smoker 40 years and …

Hi everyone, I'm wondering from your experiences what are the symptoms of early COPD like? I'm 28M and have been dealing with some non-reversible obstruction for about 10 months now. My FEV1/FVC is at 70% without reversibility - most recent …

I have read several articles about this therapy being beneficial for people with COPD. I know it is not FDA approved yet so many doctors will refrain from discussing it. Is anyone doing this, or have they? If so, what was the outcome beneficial or not? …