I am a petite 68 year old woman. About ten years ago in the ER I was told I had Emphysema via a chest x-ray and a diagnosis of hyper inflated lungs. I made an appt. with a pulmonologist, had 3 or 4 PFT within the span of two years, all were normal, CT …

Hello Everyone, I waited over a year to get another PFT. During this time I learned a lot from reading the educational information on this website and monitoring the questions and answers. I also, learned a few thing when I showed up for my test: 1. I …

Hi everyone, I am curious how much does FEV1 typically improve after treatment on the appropriate inhaler? I found that LABA/LAMA inhalers were only having a small effect. Since starting Trelegy my FEV1/FVC has quickly increased from 70% to 75% (a …

Welcome Randolph. As the others have said-- take the rescue inhaler with you. If you don't have one -call the doc and get one. I've been using Trelegy for 6 years. I hike a lot in the hills near my home. Often I take a puff of the rescue inhaler before …

There are two conflicting theories about what is known as the "Hypoxic Drive", the urge to breathe.  For many years, the accepted knowledge was that a COPD patient who tended to retain Carbon Dioxide (Co2) should never be subjected to increased …

Hi everyone, i’ve finally decided to post something here after reading through q&a’s for a while, i think im just looking for some advice from people here who’s maybe had similar experiences. Thank you in advance if you read everything and even offer …

Putting aside patients with COPD who may also have allergic asthma, do people with JUST COPD such as chronic bronchitis, fail (react) to the methacholine challenge? Im assuming not since a patient failing that challenge positively points to an asthma …

Hi JohnU1, Mucinex is often recommended for those who have excess mucus that they are having trouble coughing out. Many people find that it works well for them. I looked at the Ridgecrest Clear Lungs ingredients, and I don't know if this supplement …

Hi everyone! My wheezing has ramped up over the last few days. I have never had asthma but I do have emphysematous changes in one of my lungs and early background COPD changes. I find wheezing very stressful. Is it something you all live with every day …

hi Ive only been diagnosed about 3 months and at the time i only really noticed shortness of breath going up hills. I haven't really had any other symptoms. 4 months on i have shortness of breath most of the time , sitting still, lying down, walking etc …

I’m so depressed. I have had some pain under my ribs for a few months that comes and goes (left and right, front and on both sides). I just assumed it was to do with my GERD and have been waiting a few weeks to see my Dr to get a referral to a gastro. …

Hello, I hope I'm in the right place. I'm a 34 year old man. Quit smoking cigarettes on June 1st 2019. Started at the age of 16. So, 17-18 years of smoking. Picked up vaping instead in June. I quit vaping yesterday. I went to the ER last night because …

Posted this on the wall then realised there is a questions section. Sorry for the duplication… I’m so glad I’ve found this site - I’ve been reading lots of supportive messages and fantastic advice. I’m not sure how to feel tbh. I have multiple ground …

Hi there everyone. I live in a hilly area. Every time I attempt to go for a simple walk, the huffing and puffing from all the hills really starts making a lot of mucus and obstruction in my airways. I then feel short of breath and my inhaler with spacer …

I'm afraid that Karen's right, aliingreenvalley. Medicare Advantage Plans are possible because the Federal gov't created them back in the early 80s to give people an alternative to standard insurance. My parents belonged to the one that was one of the …

Yes, Jean IA... longer exhales are always good! PEP Buddy helps you optimize - get the most benefit possible - from exhalation. Basically, this device helps you do a better job of what you aim to do every day - get as much stale air out of your lungs as …

I find that going from sleeping flat to sitting/getting up makes my oxygen level plummet. When I sleep in the easy chair I don’t experience the plummet but rather I stay at good oxy level. I want to sleep with my spouse, so I’m looking for the best split …

Hi All. currently assisting with care of and visiting a sick 86 year old parent with double pneumonia and heart failure who is in hospital... I'm assisting / visiting 4 to 8 hours a day... I have mild COPD aged 53 and have had pneumonia vaccine... This …

I have been on two inhalers (spiriva and symbicort (now breyna)) for 8 to 9 years. They just don't seem to be as effective now compared to the past. Is this normal or has my COPD progressed to a point that it may just not be as effective?

hi I have a question that I can’t find any update information on and the groups online that I’m on are all saying different advice so I’m coming to you lot if that is okay? as you know from my previous post I’ve been having some breathing issues with …

Have you tried the slider to tighten up the cannula!! That helps me to keep the prongs in place. I checked for longer prongs didn't find anything maybe someone else will know. The pediatric cannual are smaller maybe that would help.

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I was just diagnosed with mild emphysema. On my chart it says: mild emphysema Assesment- Recommendation: category 2 ( benign appearance or behavior ). Return for annual CT scan in 12 months. I am really scared. Everything I’ve read states that getting …

I began the Trelegy inhaler a week ago. I really clean out my mouth afterwards. But that does not get into the breathing area by the larynx. I have reactive airway affecting the larynx (damage from concrete dust when laying tile many years ago, I …

Hello everyone. I've been scanning through this forum, and want to commend you all for being such a resourceful and supportive community. I'm hoping some of you might be able to help point me in the right direction. I'm a 33-year-old male. I smoked …