Hello Everyone, I have been using Spiriva 1.25mcg (one puff) for 6 weeks. I have noticed an improvement in my breathing but have experienced strange sensations in my eyes. They are dry and at times my vision is blurry. The best description is they feel …

I have had enphysema for decades without any associated problems. have been using a Wixela inhaler which was working well for me. However, I suffered an exasberation after a knee replacement surgery which put me in the hospital for 5 days. I assume the …

Has anyone here had knee replacement surgery? I've read several medical papers saying that the risk of complications for people with COPD, especially those on maintenance prednisone, is significantly higher. I'm considering this surgery, but very …

Hi, Just got my results and im so scared. I have sob while exercise and my heart rate is high and my chest feels tight. Im waiting for my dr to call me in few weeks and im wondering what values i have to look? My results:

Just thought I’d write since I still haven’t seen a good pulmonologist although I do have an appointment in two weeks. I’m very nervous about it since I think my condition has gotten worse. Do any of you wake up extremely short of breath? I find that as …

I was diagnosed in August 2022 with mild COPD, how ever my oxygen fluctuates all the time between 83% to 98%. My doctor had me start in Pulmonary Rehab because it goes down in the 80’s. I need to wear the Oximeter on my forehead to monitor and I had to …

I weaned off of prednisone 2 months ago after being on it for 7 months. Since then I have had 3 episodes of really bad body pain. One in my left arm which started around the elbow and radiated up and down from shoulder to wrist. Then my upper body …

Hi I am coughing up very small streaks of blood when I cough up flem I have mild Emphasema and Broncieastatis. But no COPD apparently my spirometry was fine My respiratory doc didn't seem to concerned and gave me a spit pot to take to the GP However I …

I have stage 3 COPD and usually end up with at least one good case of bronchitis a year. With the help of a Z-Pak I am slightly better after a few days. But the lingering effects of hard to catch my breath, even though on oxygen 20 - 24 a day, is enough …

I have mild emphesema, Bronchieastatis and Alpha 1 I have had the spirometry done and there's no obstruction so no copd apparently the top of my chest is constantly tight and heavy and both sides of my neck, to the point it's overwhelming . I get out of …

Second visit to my Pulmonologist and when I asked him head on .' My CT Scan said Mild Emphysema what do you see ? His reply was It was emphysematous changes you have a small hole in your lung ????? which means it is mild and very controllable you will be …

Has anyone had severe leg cramping with advair and atrovent.The pulmanologist,after a recent hospitalization two months ago took me off off the puffers i had been on for years with no issues and started me on these two.Cramps started after a while and …

Happy Spring! While I love the changing of the seasons, and I especially love spring, sometimes it brings more than just sunshine and flowers. It seems like this time of year brings a lot of opportunities to be stressed. When I was younger, I might have …

Great post Jonnie........Music is the best. Never fails to make folks feel good. I had a pretty good singing voice when I was younger---not so much today--I keep my singing to my car--alone--need to be considerate of others hearing....LOL

I am 38 years old and 5 years ago I was diagnosed with allergic ashtma. I had high IGE and high esophinils. I had almost the exact same PFT then as I do now only this time they told me it was mild COPD. I am just confused why they said ashtma then and …

seen by the gp this morning and my results are essentially classed as normal at 71. They’ve remained the same since 2019 and my other tests have all come back as normal. I keep myself relatively active aim for 6/10 thousand steps a day and have ordered …

My anxiety is through the roof. How do you all manage the shortness of breath and the worry. Worry cause of the shortness of breath.its not serious breathlessness idk how to Even describe the feeling I get. Not tired or pain or anything this weird chest …

Hi Caroline, There’s a lot you can do to improve your outcome e.g. diet / exercise / smoking cessation… If you post the numbers from your spirometry here, there are world class clinicians who monitor the site and may give you the benefit of their …

Hhello everyone I been wondering this but how much excercise should i be doing per day or what does staying active mean? I ride my stationary bike 45 mins a day dn walk my dog 2x day with resistance training every other day. Outside of that I'm mostly at …

Even though I have commercial insurance, some of my copays are very high... Here is some good news https://www.verywellhealth.com/inhaler-price-caps-...

I have been reading a lot about the use of Mucinex/Guaifenesin and NAC being used to help reduce mucus. Can these 2 be used together or is it one or the other? In all the comments I have not seen where anyone was using both at the same time.

I’ve received my spirometry results and to see the dr in the next couple of weeks but will probably go before Because I’m nervous wreck. My results have come back at BORDERLINE obstruction copd can anyone shed any light on This please getting in a state …

Had my spirometry Tuesday still waiting results. I was also fitted yesterday with a 24 hour heart monitor the drs are covering all basis. Also had chest x ray. The nurse doing my test was absolutely lovely and so reassuring. Will update when results are …

Patient has pulmonary fibrosis, on 6-8 liters of oxygen at home. Doctor wants sats 86-91 but they’re staying in low 80s. Patient only has use of her upper lobes. Her carbon dioxide levels are extremely high (119 when we brought her into the hospital a …

since I have quit smoking, I have a lot of congestion, coughing mucus. I understand that this can last for a while. Does anyone have experience in this area? I would love to hear some encouragement thank you.