I am a 51 yo who has never smoked and has vigilantly avoided second-hand smoke because of lifelong hypersensitive lungs, mild asthma, frequent bronchitis when younger, and close family history of nonsmokers getting lung cancer and brochiectasis. (Lost a …

Wixela does have an inhaled steroid as part of its composition; that causes thrush if you don't rinse your mouthout thoroughly after you use it. I always brush my teeth and that takes care of it easily. As far as I know there's no sulfa in it; it's …

You may want to check out the Mayo Clinic discussion boards. I hung out there to learn more from other asthmatics like me. They have a robust lung cancer board with lots of feedback and activity from others that have been through it all. There are …

On 1/19, I had a CT scan at my request to check for lung cancer. It came back no cancer, no nodules, moderate emphysema. I've been somewhat frantic and am so grateful for this group because it's the only place I've found some peace. I pushed my GP for a …

Hi Sander, We are so glad that you are here. I love the advice given by everyone. As I was reading I had a couple of thoughts that I wanted to share. I know that your question most probably centered around the safety of cooking while on oxygen, but I …

Recently experience severe shortness of breath with minimal exertion even with oxygen on my family doctor and cardiologist says lungs are clear I don’t have cold symptoms but did have flu like symptoms a few weeks ago and took my zpac and steroids Got …

I was diagnosed in 2016 with moderate COPD. I have never had any problems with breathing, coughing and any other symptoms. I have never taken or needed any type of meds including an emergency inhaler. I have had no bronchitis or any respiratory viruses …

providing you receive prompt treatment before it gets too bad you can pretty much expect to maintain your lung function. That is why it is important to catch it early. Since you say you recovered in a week I would expect you will be fine.

Does anyone use Essential Oils to assist with COPD? I use RC to ward off the germs. Just tried today and I actually felt better.

How do I tell if I am short of breath and if it is normal from exertion or because of my COPD? Thanks in advance & hope this finds you having a good day!

Hi Phenomenal Woman...I am a not so phenomenal man . lol.......Welcome to the site. I would suggest that you absolutely see a Pulmonologist. They will give you complete range of tests to determine exactly where you stand. Click on the LEARN MORE tab at …

Hi Gerhard, I struggle to believe any responsible clinician would make a comment today like "once you are diagnosed with COPD, you're never getting off the oxygen tanks". However, it certainly is characteristic of the negative attitudes I often find in …

The problem is that the number of tanks you require each month should be based on your needed mobility and not just keeping you alive when the power is out or an emergency or occasionally going out. Mobility is proven to be key in treating COPD and …

I don’t know about you, but I love the first few weeks of the new year! Everything seems so fresh and full of possibilities. I usually spend some time during the week between Christmas and New Year, when none of us knows what day, it is and we are way …

I had a pneumothorax November 8th 2023 the top of right lung and was told I had hundreds of blebs at the top of my lung two weeks later the pulmonologist told me I didn’t and my lungs are normal so I wanted a second opinion and I got one January 24th …

Hi :) I’m new to the group. I’m a 39 year old female, never smoked but my parents both smoked in the home growing up. My health was perferecrly fine prior to Covid 3 years ago. I’m not vaccinated which I regret, and I’ve had Covid 3 times. The last time …

Hey, 23/M non smoker. I had a spontaneous lung collapse back in 2021, then another one right after the first one,so had VATS surgery, bunch of xrays and a CT scan. All of my imagining were normal and clear. During VATS they removed a portion of my upper …

I am looking for a USA Online Pharmacy at an affordable price for my COPD treatment, and shipped my order at Texas city. Anyone suggest me to.

So starting November 2023 I am my whole family got sick. My kid 6 year old got sick for 2 weeks and my wife was coughing for almost 3 weeks. But for me it took till Mid Dec to shake it off. After I got better I noticed that I had wheezing esp. during …

Hello, COPD360Social Community! I'm excited to join this group that helps to build communities and educate people living with COPD. I'm Jonnie Korinko, the new Manager of Public and Professional Education at the COPD Foundation. I'll be talking with …

I have a friend coming to visit us who has emphysema that is definitely worse than mine. I've seen her have bad days and really struggle to get up a flight of stairs. My neighbor suggested getting a can of boost oxygen from the pharmacy to have on hand …

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Am I a candidate? Right now I am under the care of the VA in Gainesville Florida. Yesterday I was given a lung function test and then met with my Pulmonary PA the test before in January 2019 showed my FEV1 at 23%. Yesterday’s test showed 28.5%. I …

Wow... i have just been dor my first pulmonary rehab session. Did 6 minute walk test. . I did 498 metres in 6 minutes with steady o2 of 97. Therapist said pretty good because she was having trouble keeping up with me. I'm 67yr old lady. For the first …