Hi Everyone, Has anyone had lung denervation for COPD. If so, has it helped. Any info will be appreciated. Thanks!

Sitting here worrying about life expectancy, wondering if I'm gonna reach elderly age. seeing a pulmonologist on Monday worried about prognosis. If I have mild copd(praying I don't but going by symptoms I most likely have it) how long do I have to live? …

I use Mothers Vinegar to gargle. It seems to help even better that regular cider vinegar.  You can find it in most grocery stores with any problem.

Has anyone tried the Brestri, what do you think of it. Dr perscribed this one to replaced my Spiriva and symbicort?

Today is World Asthma Day! Did you know that COPD and asthma have some of the same triggers? In the past, I shared some information about indoor allergens and COPD/asthma triggers . Now, let’s dive in a bit deeper and learn more about outdoor allergens …

I’ve woken this morning petrified of my spirometry tomorrow,I have severe anxiety too. I’m 57 years old, diagnosed mild copd in 2019 and nothing much has changed . I felt a few nights off feeling like I was suffocating so the dr has opted for the tests. …

Hello, I am new to this site. I just had pulmonary function test done. The results look horrible to me. FVC 66% PREDICTED, PEF 67%, FEF 32% FEV1 48%, FEV6, 66% LVM, TLC 69% PREDICTED, VC61%, FRC 63% RV 85% DLCO-c, 46% PREDICTED, VA 75%, KCO-c, 60% Never …

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Since you found a pulmonologist who was able to fit you in to his/her schedule, if you like the MD, ask if the MD if they have a GP they can refer you to. That’s how I go my awesome GP, a referral from my pulmonologist!

I have used Petroleum jelly for many yrs. I used to have sever eczema. I use it only for my skin. I do not put it in my nose.

I feel great, work out, stopped drinking can’t stand hang overs anymore, I have 2 Questions for you all. 1. My throat is RAW the more I work out, the days that I’m active my Phelgm is crazy insane, hoarseness, and scratchy. My Ent’s 2 of them say my …

Due to wheezing, coughing, fatigue and related breathing issues I had a spirometry test and CT scan done in 2021. I was 31 with a history of asthma/GERD but otherwise active and healthy with no history of smoking. The tests came back as follows: Pre …

What would you like to know when it comes to financial planning? Finances are a large part of our lives. Planning and structuring our finances can be difficult when living with chronic illness. This May and June, we are partnering with financial fitness …

If after speaking with your pulmonologist and you still are unsatisified with their responses I would suggest that you consider a second opinion from a pulmologist . Truth is that there are other things that can cause the symptoms you describe. As for …

Flare up frequency I used to have flare ups about six times per year and coughing up mucus everyday. Now I haven’t had a flare up since last October which is over 6 months now, plus I very rarely cough up any mucus. Also don’t have the level of SOB as I …

Hi, been a while since I have asked any questions but in the meantime I have been doing a lot of reading. The wife and I have been planning on an RV trip, since December, out west taking our Granddaughter who is 14.She is excited about going and I don’t …

My elderly mum has COPD and the last 4 months has been on a constant merry go round of steroids. Her stats are now above 90 but still exhausted by SOB and I can’t get her to find the energy to leave the house. Any ideas people, I’m new to this forum

Diagged with COPD around 14 yrs ago and given the usual Spiriva/Symbicort meds. When i learned that Symbicort is a Sterroid, I decided to limit my intake of that to ONE puff morning & evening.and have been doing perfectly well on that. Taking it easy I …

I am SO confused.... For the bulk of my life, my blood pressure has been utterly steady and boring.  120/80, no matter what else was happening with my body. In January, when I began seeing this new FP doctor, my resting blood pressure was …

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 …