Hi All, Im a new member and I have just been diagnosed with copd after an attack of breathlessness at 5am on Dec 27th which landed me at A+E...I now have an inhaler and I ride horses for fun on long trips...will I still be able to do this? Does anyone on …

Today, I found out the answer to that question thanks to the good people on this platform. To recap, I am a 62 yo female who began smoking in my teens, quit daily smoking in 2005, and socially smoked (mostly in the warmer months) until last year. In …

I am looking into one way valves to reduce my SOB. Any thoughts?

I just read some old posts from folks who buy their meds from India. Can anyone tell me how you verified the quality and safety? It looks as if it is far less expensive, especially if you are in the Medicare Coverage Gap as I am now thanks to the …

Your FEV1 is normal at 102%. FVC is 88 % ( but these spirometers are not great with FVC- your actual number is probably higher than that) So yes- this counts as normal and no real need for additional testing.

I am a 53 years old female. I was infected COVID two years ago and since then I have Long Covid with shortness of breath. The doctor prescribed me Symbicort 160/4.5 and it worked OK. In January 2024, I went back to North China (very cold area) and got my …

Anyone have the zephyr valves done what was your experience I just did 3 but had a pneumothorax so had to have 2 taken out don’t see much chang

Last night, i was experiencing terrible breathing outside with my kids. I also had the beginning of a cold. After a lot of treatments, i called 911. During the ambulance ride to the ER, my oxygen was 99% but i was complaining my breath out was absolutely …

please help me understand my figures i chest breath im told its dysfunctional breathing

Hi I hope this is an okay question. If you are reading this please do not stop taking your medication without direct advice from your doctor! I would never stop taking my medication suddenly either. I’m a 28M, 5 pack year smoking history, and have been …

hi I started on the clenil modulite 100 one week ago today and since taking it I’ve had this sensation in my chest like a menthol/burning sensation with also stomach pains. Nurse has put me down as suspected copd but trialling me on this incase of asthma …

So sorry to hear your news… You might want to check out some interviews with professor Thomas Seyfried… For example… https://youtu.be/nGo0mtPX-JQ?si=909Cl779-ddzuZXH Good luck… and keep us updated… We’re all in this together

They say that no person is an island. I think it is also true that no health condition is an island that sits alone. As people with COPD know, this seems especially true with problems with the heart and lungs. With this being American Heart Month, it is …

I'd suggest you talk with your doc and get the doc or an RT of the staff to show you the correct way to take a "mist" med. There are videos here that you can look at. If you're taking it properly and it makes you cough, my guess is that this isn't going …

I have stage IV COPD and have been contemplating Lung Volume reduction. Has anyone been thru the procedure and did it meet their expectations for improved quality of life.

Who on this site has Chronic Bronchitis? Is COPD the same as Chronic Bronchitis? Does Chronic Bronchitis mean your lungs are inflamed 24/7 till the day you die? How are you all living longer- did any of you get a diagnosis of COPD at 43 and your …

Personal experiences with antibiotics

Hi, everyone! I hope you are all well! Ive had some short windness the past couple of days, though its a bit better today. Both my daughters have covid right now. I hav no symptoms but went to urgent care for testing. It came back negative but they did …

Hi! I care for my mom at home. I’ve been on the phone all day with O2 supplier, Dr office, and insurance - still awaiting call backs. In the meantime I wonder if anyone here can offer guidance. What is the next step when my mom’s needs surpass what her …

Here is a question posted to Facebook. Anyone have ideas? I need help. My cat keeps chewing my oxygen tubing.....the bitter sprays and such do not work.....I need help in finding something which will deter him from doing this ......it happens often.... …

Hi everyone. I've been lucky enough to not have been sick for a couple years since my valves where put in. My question is, right now i have a runny nose and a cough. No fever but more phlegm that i ordinarily have. I have contacted my Dr. and waiting for …

Hi everyone I haven’t been on much as I’m having a real tough time with my breathing and also clearing my mucus is terrible I’m using my Aerobika when I can but finding it really difficult because I can’t take a deep breath in I have severe emphysemas …

hi I’m really struggling to quit smoking and I’ve now been and bought a vape but my question is how will I know if it’s safe to be doing this? I’ve tried reading online and it’s all conflicting as I have early/mild copd and nothing stands out as some …