Hello. This is a copy of my pft. I’m not sure exactly what my lung function is. Do I go by FVC, FEV or both? Also is it actual or predicted I look at? Thanks for any help.

September is Disaster Preparedness Month! How many of us cringe when we see a tornado watch or a severe weather alert? Do you worry about how you’ll power your medical equipment if the power goes out for a few days? While we can’t control wild weather or …

I agree with Bill. Most people with this radiographic finding have normal or near normal lung function- although they are at an increased risk for developing COPD in the future. Please read our educational materials. There are many things you can do and …

Welcome Kasandra. I wonder who diagnosed the person with emphysema - how? every number looks great. Even the FEV1/FVC number is just barely in the mild range a 70% or greater is considered normal, if I am recalling correctly. I'm not a clinician, but I …

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ok so I had my first lung test .. the results came back that I have 96 percent lung function but my DLCO is low 73 I was diagnosed with very trace amount of Paraseptal emphysema the pulmonologist also told me that I have scarring at the top of my lungs …

I was just recently diagnosed with what my pulmonologist called a trace amount of Paraseptal emphysema. She said if I quit smoking which I did .. that it should never be a serious issue .. has anyone had it for a long time without progressing very far ?? …

hello, Im 40years old and live in France. I was born with a severe emphysema (50% of volume down). Further to an accident I did a pneumothorax and I’m now down to 30% of lungs working. Nevertheless, when no effort I used to be ok without oxygen. …

Teachers of college students have known for a long time that active learning works better than lecturing to students. 1-2 Their students get better grades, and more students pass their classes when teachers use active learning strategies in their …

Hi, My name is Keith, 65 year old male. Have had asthma all my adult life, but was diagnosed with COPD a few years ago. Realise that I've pretty well been in denial and my world has shrunk. Hardly go out at all (work from home) but the other day went out …

I am trying to find some sort of solution and hoping this community can help! I step on my oxygen tube connector at least 10 times a day, which then causes it to become disconnected...not to mention the other 5 times a day someone else steps on and it …

My pulmonologist said I could use Anoro and duoneb together but I’m reading where is said you should never. I am very concerned.

I use Trelegy also. I'm in my 4th month and it works well for me. I previously used Anoro, Spiriva and Advair. With Trelegy my breathing has stabilized-NO serious SOB- I'm able to exercise and do pretty much anything I want to. Might make me a little …

Too much phlegm Any good tips on how to handle too much phlegm, either from what you breathe, from what you eat, or just too much inflammation in your body in general? How do you control the phlegm BEFORE you have to cough it up?

Hi everyone! I hope you are all enjoying the last days off summer before the fall weather hits! I just wanted to take a minute and let you know that we have a new item in our Downloads Library ! We now offer a Quick Tips instruction sheet for our COPD …

If you get severely out of breath when walking you can bump it up even a little more for a few minutes to resat quicker! I have to do that a lot when going through an airport. You can also do pursed lip breathing while using the POC...it will even be …

Hello everyone... I want to say first that I am really grateful to have found this forum and I have read a lot since 2 days ago. I am 32, female and from the Philippines. I started smoking since I was 20 but you can equate that as maximum of 5sticks per …

A peak flow meter administered by non-professional is pretty much next to useless and will not give you any honest information. A better purchase would be a pulse oximeter at this stage. What you need to do is get your anxiety in check, quit vaping and …

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I am going on Hospice this week and they had me do a small sample of morphine now to see if any reactions. What about other opiods for the last few months? Thank you in advance

After a sleep study in the hospital, my pulmonologist said I have shallow breathing with snoring and he said I should try the machine as I would keep waking up and not being able to go back to sleep. My Oxygen went no lower than 85. I have emphysema and …

I posted here about 5 months ago about hyperinflated lung from Chest X Rays. But based on at-home spirometry tests, we ruled out COPD. At that time my cough was almost was nonexistent. I have had recurring "chronic" cough for probably 6 out of the last …

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Hello all, I haven't been diagnosed but have finally booked to see a pulmonologist in a few weeks. I am 35 years old and have always sort of struggled with hyperventilating and shortness mostly at night. I've seen a doctor in the past who did lung …

Hi.. I'm suffering from chronic Bronchitis for 4 years. It is getting worsen. No emphysema in CT. I asked my doctor about prognosis. He said may be 10 years because most of CB patients have right heart failure within 10 years of diagnosis. My fev1 is 76% …