diagnosed in January as moderate copd recently tested had fev1 of 85percent predicted does this mean I'm now mild thought it only declined

I just bought a box of Yogi Breathe Deep Tea, any feedback good or bad would be appreciated?

I have been breathing from my diaphragm most of my life – I am a trumpet player. For anyone who doesn’t know how, I’ll give you my take on it. Somehow, when I’m in the middle of an exacerbation and my lungs are at their TIGHTest, I am still able to play …

I have read some things on humidity and limiting outdoor activities with COPD, however is it better not to do your daily outdoor exercise or Just Do It? Some info says do exercise no matter what! and some info says it's better to just stay indoors? Want …

I'm on Anoro and my doctor added Flovent to that. I was finding that I was getting short of breath so I stopped taking the Flovent and within a few days my breathiing improved but I began coughing up a lot of nasty stuff. The coughing didn't stop so I …

As many know I'm very newly diagnosed, around a month or so but have been battling breathing problems about 2 years. My primary never really dove into it, instead saying stuff like I'm over weight, out of shape, poor exercise tolerance, stuff like that. …

my mom is 83 and has been battling copd, emphysema and chf for years. She doesn't want to eat anymore. She says it's too hard to swallow. She is on oxygen 24/7 for about 2 years. She is getting weaker. I am not sure what to do at this point. I have to …

Hi everyone. My question is, is there a way I can keep my lungs from being over-inflated. And, I am wondering, does COPD make it difficult to loose weight? Thanks so much for your input. Tlane

I keep waking up through out the night and then just sit on the side of the bed for about five minutes and go back to sleep. About forth minutes later I sit back up again. This happens about seven or eight times a night. I do not feel like I grasping for …

With the help of many people and organizations, the COPD Foundation hopes to develop and test a “next generation” pulmonary rehabilitation program (NextGen Pulmonary Rehabilitation). We are planning the PROPEL Study to evaluate NextGen Pulmonary …

Has anyone felt like they were smothering while taking a hot shower? I find myself gasping for air. It's quite scary.

THIS IS IMPORTANT! PLEASE PROTECT YOUR LUNGS! First, I pray that everyone in Florida has either evacuated or sheltered from the hurricane. It is a monster, and not to be taken lightly. I fear for those who require supplemental oxygen. I hope that they …

I have pumped gas by myself with o2. I guess never thought about that. I know cell phones and pumping gas are not advised. Now there is a gas station that does it for you on Wednesdays so I go have it done that way.

I skip pulmonary rehab when I am sick with lung infection and just cant do it cause of low lung function besides with the infection is is not at all doable. Since Oct I have been sick every month so been doing a half a month so far. I hope I can make all …

On my most recent visit to my pulmonologist, I was told that I have three elements to my breathing problems. One is the COPD (from chronic bronchitis), one is asthma (which I have never had or been diagnosed with before - lived in Rocky Mountains for 40+ …

So my mother was diagnosed in 2000 with COPD and emphysema. Medicaid keeps giving her the run around. She needs a new in-home concentrator. Its old and broken down and barely works. She can't keep carrying the oxygen tanks, she is to old and to weak. She …

Hi, Rose! I just turned 60 and was diagnosed at 42 with severe emphysema from no known cause. I still travel about 4-6 trips/year (40,000+ miles/yr), just having returned from Chicago and heading to Indianapolis in October. As others have said, with …

Is there anyone taking a corticosteroid along with their Anoro and if so have you had any side effects?

First - as I key this in I am in the middle of an exacerbation (never used that word, always call them flare ups). I just had almost 8-9 months of really great life with COPD. My pulmonary doc experimented with long term low dose antibiotic because my …

Generally it is the SOB that causes the heart to beat faster to send more oxygenated blood through the body

I have always been a small person, but once this started my weight went up tho not drastically. What I cant understand is my midriff, stomach and around my sides now have rolls tho I am only a few pounds extra. It is uncomfortable and none of my clothes …

I posted this yesterday in the activity feed and am re-posting here: I co-administer a FB group and have recently come across a post about the health benefits of frankincense (Boswellia serrata) in COPD. I have tried to find some actual research to back …

Does anyone know if they will be making a portable concentrator that goes up to 4 and 5L, I am looking for mom?

Hi Bill, I am on something 24/7 I use my stationary concentrator at home with 3-4 at rest and 5-6 active. I have a Bipap at night connected to my concentrator, or the other way around. I have an Inogen g2 when I need mobility, but I am quickly out …

We have had upper 90's here this week and AQI (Air Quality Index) in the orange to red zones. I have tried to stay inside as much as possible, but a couple of times have had to venture outside. On one occasion, I found myself quite short of breath upon …