I received today the result of the espriometry. I think I'm in the moderate stage with a 71% Feb. I only have a consultation with my CT from here for a month to show you the results. Should I be on medication right now? In fact, I do not feel the need …

I recently discovered if you click on Care you will get a list of members who have read a particular post. Next to each name is a box containing either "Unfriend" or "Friend". I don't use facebook so maybe that is why I don't understand the purpose of …

I started with a new Dr. recently, he did a complete blood screen, and we had a through discussion of my current status. He seems very pleasant, and a good listener. Aside from COPD and Arthritis, I frequently get up at night. I was taking 20mg …

I am experiencing an unusual amount of hoarseness. I have been taking Symbicort for more than a year without a problem. This is complicated by the fact that I have a rare vocal cord disorder called Spasmodic Dysphonia which is treated by botox injections …

Hi, Our most vulnerable population with COPD doesn't currently have access to respiratory therapist after hospital discharge to a skilled nursing center . CMS doesn't recognize the need for these residents to have access to RTs , they think nursing can …

COPD stage one

I am musician but only play for myself. along with helping with our breathing it also can be a sort of meditation I find it reduces my anxiety. I can't play mine like I used to at all but I do pick it up a few times each week. Music is also a great thing …

My dad has stage 4 copd. He was a heavy smoker for many years and I know his low oxygen levels have affected his body other than the obvious lung issues. What would be other signs that there has been a history of oxygen deprivation that maybe wouldn't …

I'm a 35 yr old non smoker & non drinker. My pcp sent me for a sleep study & called me today to tell me that I don't have sleep apnea but my oxygen levels dropped dangerously low & wants a pulmonary specialist to see me. He said it could be stress & …

I am an Alpha. Alpha can be a lung or liver disease or both . I primarily have Alpha-1 related emphysema but I also have some liver damage. The biggest difference between Alpha-1 emphysema and other emphysema is that the damage with Alpha-1 is usually …

Has anyone ever ordered proair from ADC, i dont see it on the website?

so dads nurse has come out today to him, said he still has an infection on the bottom of his lung. Can anyone tell us will this always be the way now? Will it ever clear up? Also dad struggling with getting his oxygen levels up today. Is this how it will …

If these classes were accessible for a small weekly fee, like a gym membership would that make attending them more appealing

After nearly losing him again a last month due to COPD, and got pnuemonia and then as he retains carbon dioxide they called us up to the hospital at 4am as he wasnt responding to the Non invasive machine and as his lungs are so damaged he wouldnt be …

Has anyone with COPD been diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

I took a Respironics EverGo + 5 batteries to Rapid City SD and Yellowstone with my folks for 10 days.  Having some long tubing and the plugs so you can plug the POC into the wall makes it a bit easier.  This past trip to Denver, I brought a SimplyGO + 5 …

There are probably a few reasons for this. When you are lounging (or laying down) you are not in an optimal breathing position and you probably are not breathing as deeply as you should. You might well be building up CO2. The first thing that triggers …

People with COPD see many of different types of healthcare providers. Whether they be pulmonologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers, psychologists, pharmacists (who am I missing?) -- what do you think makes a great healthcare provider?

Before I knew I had this problem, I made a new heating installation with the wood stove, since I live in a rural area and with a lot of wood. The system is closed, although whenever I open the door to put wood, always leaves a little smoke. For now, I …

having SOB more frequently even though SATs do not go below 89. Am doing pulmonary rehab 3 days a week plis pilates once so am active. They did hear a "crackle" but nothing alarming. Should I report to my pulmonologist? Thanks

Hi all. I'm doing some research into inflammation pathways and respiratory disease. Has anyone had CRP or cytokine blood profiles? If so did you return high or low results ? Thanks in advac

What is the difference between Breo and Incruse?

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Hospitalized for several days with the Flu and shortness of breath. Was given COPD diagnosis in hospital based on smoking history. Follow up appt. breathing good with residual cough. No COPD. I have not seen a Pulmonary doctor. Thanks

I have noticed a dry mouth at night. Also the back corners of the tongue where it connects to the cheek. Mostly this has been occuring in the middle of the night. I'm reasonably faithful about using a commercial mouth wash after Symbicort.