What does a PFT Test for COPD consist of? I know it is a Pulmonary Function Test. What exactly is a PFT Test do? Also what do you have to do to while you take a PFT Test?

Hi I was recently diagnosed with stage 4 emphysema fev1 is 26 percent, I am 32 years old and yes I was a smoker but I also have Alpha-1 diffencency genotype pizz. So I guess my question is even with quitting smoking will my disease continue to get worse …

Does a PFT Test also show or calculate your Fev1 Percentage number?

I have stage 3 emphysema with a recent pulmonary function test showing lung function at 41%. I have been scheduled for shoulder surgery on Tuesday Nov 27th. I was told last week that it's considered a moderate risk having this surgery but without it my …

Hi, I have a Fev1 of 63%, and a FVC of 46%, For the Stages of COPD, do I base the numbers from the Fev1 percent, or the FVC percent?

Hi JackieM - Please don't take this wrong, but what do you think a person with emphysema looks like? I'm 70, have been officially diagnosed since 2001, and have severe COPD. I look perfectly normal, I think, LOL (The picture is a couple of years old, but …

Agreed Kandy .... we must all stay positive ......if it wasn't for the BAD DAYS we wouldn't appreciate the GOOD DAYS >>> Keep smiling >>UK Mike ;-)

Off and on sinus issues all my life. Lately coming back after a respite for several months. Have always used a warm air Vaporizer but now wonder if I should be using a cool air-ideas or suggestions are welcome.

my Fev1 65% Fev1/Fvc 72% 6 min walk 02 97 h.r. 11 . this was done in2009. My new polmanolegyst say that not bad.i have since quite smoking. Today i am out of breath most of the time with exertion. Went threw 4 month sever fategue . no cough. No phlem. …

Hi Megz Your mother in law has stage4 COPD it seems Many members here also have STAGE4 and accept the fact that it will not get worse which is a good reason to celebrate and live with it My wife has had Stage4 since 2009 and is now on oxygen 24/7 and …

The oxygen tubing seems to cover almost 30-35% of the nostrils. So when I sit down to nebulize, do I pull down the oxygen tubing? After all the medication vapours can enter through the nostrils only as I breathe in deeply. If more area is available to …

Is honey good for a copd patient?

I'm not sure wether vape is better or no

I have read there are something like 3 million people undiagnosed with COPD. Senior care facilities are adding Memory Care wings or buildings to handle the amount of seniors that now have some form of Dementia. I have learned that having low oxygen …

Has anyone made a switch from Advair to Symbicort and if so did you feel it was a good move and did you have any side effects from the symbicort that you did not have with Advair? I would appreciate any comments you may have.

I need help at home treatment COPD exacerbation

Hi Ratch, do not be alarmed. Whether it is a LVRS re-section , or a lobectomy ( removal of 1 or more lobes ) it could turn out to be the best thing you could do for your breathing . Due to stage III A/B lung cancer I had my top right lobe surgically …

In my experience with inhalers I can safely say that I have never been prescribed an inhaler that lasted as long as the manufacturer stated it should last. Easy one, albuterol never lasts as long as 4 hours, Foradil never lasted 12 (hence why prescribe …

has anyone tried using Anoro in place of spirits? If so what your thoughts.

I have mild COPD. I had the tests done & the doctor told me this by way of letter in the mail.I quit smoking and thought thats all there was to it. I have been constantly having chest pains,nausea & wheezing after exercising.Actually have been in …

Happy holidays everyone! First-time poster and before I begin, thank you all for your input. Many-a-time you've given me hope and peace as I care for my mother who's been battling this awful disease for a long time. I appreciate you all and always wish …

i was forced to switch meds..6/2018..After reporting how it made me feel I stopped,and continued with my Advair Disc 500/50…..Bero makes my throat sore,I feel tired,and unable to do my daily chores. It has slowed me down..In December,2017 I passed my …

I'm thankful for so much this year.  For my husband, who wasn't supposed to live more than 6 months back in 1998 (congestive heart failure), and who beat cancer last year; for our two children who have given us 3 wonderful grandchildren - all are healthy …

It's almost time, everyone! Are you cooking for Thanksgiving? I would like to claim this is my own recipe for dutch apple pie, but must give my friend Betty all the credit. It is delicious! Any other recipes out there? https://www.bettycrocker …

Hello, A couple of weeks ago, I came down with bronchitis and was given an antibiotic which I completed. I still have this never ending cough but this morning after getting up, I was coughing up blood with the mucus. Not blood streaks, or blood dots, but …