Hi, Diagnosed with mild centilobular emphysema in April 2024. My pulmonologist said hey it’s fine your 67 and it’s mild see you in 3 months. However, it’s not exactly fine. Coughing and wheezing at night and sleeping in most days. I have a dog. Have …

Mike I am a big fan of group visits. I appreciate everyone has their own style of learning and preferences, but mine is to have others around me that might ask the question I am afraid to ask or too shy to. In the models I have seen, you do get time …

The test to see if you are retaining co2 is and ABG (arterial blood gas test), that is usually taken from your wrist and can be painful. Lack of appetite is not a symptom I am aware of, but shortness of breath OR agitation and/or confusion are. A BIPAP …

I am a COPD patient, not a medical professional, but I do know that the only way to diagnose COPD is with a pulmonary function test,, known as spirometry. You mentioned using an inhaler when the pasture is mowed. I assume that is Albuterol? Was it …

Hi all, My husband was found to have ‘mild to moderate centrilobular emphysematous changes’ on ct last fall. It took until December to get to see a pulmonologist, but when he did the news was very reassuring. He said there’s no clinical evidence of …

I was diagnosed with mild copd in December, 45 years old. My problem is the anxiety is so crippling. My doctor believes I have ptsd, but only prescribed me Prozac, however, I feel this is not touching it. My question, does this extreme anxiety/depression …

Waiting for an answer on this one too. I bought the same unit but I am within range but it says we are supposed to calibrate the machine first? I didn't understand that and it also said my test were Grade 1 which was not a good test and that was every …

Hi Hopeful, I can well understand your fears. I felt the same way as you when I was diagnosed. But I agree with Debbie: if you don't feel better, you should seek professional help. That's what I did because I couldn't get out of the vortex of anxiety …

Hello I (29M) have obstructive breathing with signs for COPD, but have not yet been officially diagnosed. I keep getting these recurrent chest infections which vary anywhere between mild (not much phlegm but I can feel it in my chest and need to …

Supplementary oxygen

Hi all, I am 42 yo male. I had an asthma exacerbation 18 months ago and ended up in hospital for 10 days on oxygen, coughing up a lot of almost solid mucus. I have slowly improved since then, aided by lots of exercise and running. I've got my 5k below 27 …

Yes- many people with COPD fly. With oxygen concentrators ( and changes in the federal laws that COPDF and others helped to bring about) travel is much easier than what it used to be ( when oxygen had to be rented for each leg).

Does anyone know of a lip balm safe to use while on oxygen using a cannula? I know it should be water based but so much comes up when I Google that my head is spinning! Brand names would be appreciated so that I can zero in on one.

I found a wonderful video on how to properly use all of the inhalers that I have ever heard of.  I was told how to use mine, but I was not doing one thing properly.  Might be good for everyone to watch.  http://use-inhalers.com/

In our education for those with COPD, we talk all the time about the importance of exercise . When you exercise you are able to reduce your level of shortness of breath by strengthening the muscle groups. 1 Exercise is also great for increasing …

I have sever emphysema, COPD, 50% of upper left lobe removed due to something else. I am considered high risk for germs. I wear a mask and wash my hands, sometimes the mask makes my breathing worse. Should I wear a mask if so any recommendation for …

HI all, I wonder if you could assist with this? I do not know what any of this means

The new year has arrived! And with that change in the calendar comes a time for many of us to think about our health goals for the rest of 2025. Have you thought about any changes you would like to make in the new year? Setting goals for your health can …

40% - Viral infections 40% - Bacterial Infections The rest- a mixture of things ( air pollutants, pollen, respiratory irritants, etc. ) Separating a flare from a bad day can be difficult... You may need too be on different medication ( depending on …

Is it normal to periodically cough up a piece of phlegm/mucus? I was drinking my coffee this morning and felt a tickle in my lungs and (sorry if TMI) coughed up a piece of brown mucus. I rarely have mucous, only a tiny bit every 8 months or so. But it …

Hi Renee5044 - You've been given great suggestions and advice from Nancy & Kandy. I too have very dry skin. Like Nancy, I use CereVe - the moisturizing cream as well as the itch relief cream. They also carry a petroleum based ointment. I use this …

Happy new year to all. What are the guidelines for being put on oxygen?, I also have sleep apnea, my daytime saturation is 94-97, but at sleep, it sometimes go to 88-89 , for 30 min in a full nights sleep ( not in a row). It scares me. It never drops …

Hello, I'm hoping someone can help. I started to have a dry cough during my pregnancy 7 years ago. After my daughter was born, my cough went away. When I got pregnant with my 2nd child, the cough came back and was worse than the first time. I had to be …

Hi Jasnee, I went my whole life not knowing what to look for with an "asthma" attack because I thought chest tightness was what everyone felt with anxiety or excitement. I have allergic and emotional asthma. It got really bad when I lost 4 family …

I’ve been thinking a lot about how it’s said our lung function can change up to 10%, even on a daily basis. My lung function dropped 140 mL in one year, when all prior years it had consistently dropped just 20 mL per year. So, I realize that lung …