June of 2015 I went to a new PCP for annual blood work and told her I was having shortness of breath. She sent me to cardiologist and after echo and stress test, my heart checked out fine. By the end of 2015 I was so weak and short of breath. I spent …

A long time ago someone in a business seminar said that "your attitude determines your altitude!" I think this is true so instead of dwelling on what I can no longer do i focus on all of the things I can continue to do and I continue to live every day, …

Our local paper has an article on Medicare Chronic Care Management (CCM), which is available to people enrolled in Medicare or both Medicare and Medicaid AND having 2 or more conditions such as: Asthma, atrial fibrillation, autism spectrum disorder, …

I have sleep apnea I use a cepap machine. I wear it at night and in day time I use my oxygen.

I got these 2 new medications from my pulmonologist yesterday. I am doing my online research, but first hand information is always the best

I don't believe he's given a date yet, Bill. Here's a link to the on-line version, which you can read for free until the print copy is available: https://pulmonarywellnessbook.com/

Is Mucinex a safe way to reduce mucus when I am producing non stop mucus?

Spiriva (Tiotropium bromide) is an anticholinergic bronchodilator that is frequently prescribed for COPD. It's a maintenance medication. That means we take it daily as opposed to taking it on an as-needed basis. Many of us use it. I've been taking …

Hi, I'm new to this site. My mom seems to get a sore throat more frequently using a nebulizer regularly along with her inhalers. I'm Curious if others have had the same experience and what can be done to prevent it (and treat it) Thank you

I was number118.I also posted to my COPD page.

We have been asking the City Commission of Pompano Beach, FL to not include a cigar rolling/smoking activity at the upcoming opening of the city's Cultural Center this weekend. Even though it's a "Havana Nights" theme, we want them to do without the …

Does anyone have any experience using a TENS unit to help treat COPD symptoms? The units can be used for helping with weight loss and other things besides pain. Would appreciate any information or experiences anyone might have about this. Thanks!!

Just diagnosed with COPD and slight asthma. My lungs are clear(so they say). My bronchial has spasms from irritants, been coughing for 1 1/2 years but mid August severe coughing and spasms.  But, off and on when I breath in and out I have …

I had a surprise happening yesterday. I was getting dressed and my nose started running. Wasn't concerned till I saw it was blood! This hasn't happened in years, was unexpected and unprovoked. I was standing over lavatory dripping with paper towels and …

so as you read in the title I'm still 16 and I have the exact same symptoms except that i don't smoke but the issue is that I live in Saudi Arabia, Dammam. Which is near an industrial city (aljubail) which is the 5th in the world most pollution cities, …

How long does it take Prednisone 20 MG tabs to work? When should I see an improvement? I am taking 2 a day for 5 days to open up the airways.

I have been used to taking care of myself, I was wondering when do you go back to see a Dr.. I have just seen my pulmonary Dr. and he put me on some allergy MEDs. Since then I have developed a cough that has become productive. My breathing rattles, and I …

My CT scan says interstitial opacities lungs thought to favor early interstitial edema. Clinically correlate. Atelectasis in lower bases. Mild paraseptal emphysema. There is actually an interstitial lung disease. Is these results still considered COPD.?

I noticed the pencil is gone to edit past posts? Is there a different way to delete or edit posts?

Hi everyone, I recently joined the group and was wondering if anyone is near Roanoke, Va.? donnabus

I have also determined over time that the Dew Point is a better indicator of tough exercise days for me as opposed to humidity even though they are somewhat related. Dew Point is a function of the water saturation of the air relative to the temperature …

Hi Mattc2146 - first, welcome to 360Social. I'm sorry that you are experiencing so many problems, especially since you are so young. I'm not a health care practitioner, so cannot give you any idea of what might be going on, but wondered if you live …

How would you define quality care?

Starting at about 6 am the pain is halfway up my back on either side of the spine and it lasts til I get up around 9. Then its gone within 10 min or so. Thought it was a PMR flare so went up to 10 mg again which knocked it back some bu its still there. …

I have a app on my phone called iCare Health Monitor Pro i know the BP section is not the greatest but most of the rest is fairly accurate. it show my heart rate at 105,oxygen at 94, and my respirtory rate at 22 so it does provide some info. It can be …