my loved one won’t tell me much about his COPD. He found out about it when he went to the emergency room because he coughed so hard that he broke the cartilage around his rib cage.. (don’t know if those are the right words to explain it). While being …

I'm very interested in the bronchial stents and want to find out more info and locations where the procedures are done. Thx

I have ABPA and feel l would benefit from a portable unit which delivered continuous oxygen. The Inogen portable concentrator I have does not deliver enough on its highest setting.

I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you Allen1. From time to time I also have chest pain and am still trying to figure it out. A year and a half ago I had a heart attack and then open heart surgery. I also have GERD. So then I start to wonder if it is …

Is there any chance anyone knows of a company that will help me get portable oxygen that makes it's own so I don't have to carry and refill 4or5 bottles a day the bottles are about the size of wine bottles and last about two hours each which is 45.00 a …

which cover 1. Why copd is often not timely diagnosed 2 why copd is often under treated Any references would be appreciated Thanks

In June I wound up in the hospital for 3 days with an 02 count of 84. First time for that. After I got out, on 02 24x7, weak and disgusted, I found this group - and you were REALLY helpful, REALLY Helpful After 8 weeks of rehab, my counts were UP, and I …

Can anyone suggest a good sit/stand mobility scooter. This would not replace my exercise program but would allow me to keep up with others on walks. I want to be able to stand and visit with others side by side. I am thinking of local bird walks in my …

I do not know where to post this. We are all concerned about the "stigma" of copd being caused by smoking. And, we wonder, why isn't copd getting as much research and discussion as cancer. Many of us think it is because it is a disease of choice. Well, …

Thoughts?I have noticed in recent weeks that my ankles are a bit swollen. Also, my legs hurt when I get up from sitting. No matter if I was sitting 3 or 30 minutes. Not a pain or an ache, it just hurts to stand. Once I am up, its ok.

Do they usually perform this in the middle of a severe exacerbation? I couldn't walk more than a couple yards 6-MWT) after a severe flare. I got the orders for home oxygen, an antibiotic, and the correct dose of prednisone. I just had this test repeated, …

How do i encourage my husband to do the pulmonary rehab ?

having more frequenr SOB episodes where my O2 levels after minimal activity are 85 or so then have to do pursed lips breathing for a few minutes to get over 90. Have another PFT and pulmonary in January. Question is when should I call Pulmomologist …

Can singing help maximize lung capacity? Visit the Pulmonary Education and Research Foundation(PERF) blog for an exchange between Mary Burns, RN, BS and a researchfellow at Haukeland University Hospital in Norway regarding the benefits ofsinging to help …

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Made, if you decide to continue to get your medical degree, you will definitely be a very compassionate doctor, and if you decide to specialize in pulmonary medicine,your patients will feel so reassured knowing that you also live with lung disease and …

Hello hope you are all doing ok :). So this is the story. My mother has asthma and emphysema. I don't think she had emphysema at the start because she had only ics Alvesco and reliever berodual or ventolin. Now about a year ago she was perscribed also …

Ive been using Anoro and secondly Asmanex as the steroid component. I don't think the Asmanex ever worked very well, if at all. Was wondering if anyone has experienced that, and/or what do you use in addition to Anoro thanks

Hi Ed - I'm glad that you do not have small cell, because you're right - it progresses more quickly than non-small cell. I haven't had the exact same type of targeted radiation that you have asked about, but I did have targeted internal radiation for …

have mild copd fev1 of 85 have read if you stop smoking you can stop the progression to normal levels also read while you may slow it down it will progress has anyone have any knowledge on this seems to progress faster in mild to moderate I guess as you …

I am a newly retired special education teacher on disability for COPD.I am having trouble finding a social group to engage with.I would love to find a slow walking buddy and someone to talk about the issues that come up for me.I have gone to respiratory …

Hello, I have one more question. My mother has asthma and copd together. As I said in my previous topic she is doing quite well. She was diagnosed with asthma after 40 years old. She uses Alvesco, berodual and ultibro. My question is, is prognosis if you …

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Hi to all the good people on here. My mother has COPD and her situation isnt bad. She can go to mountains, she does her daily activities easily and looks healthy. She does have to use reliever once or twice a day. But she also has asthma. About five …

I am SOB a lot, but when I check my oxygen level it is usually between 90 and 95, and using oxygen does not seem to do anything. Just sitting down and relaxing does the trick, without oxygen.