WOW!!! I did not know Fisetin may help with phlem production. I have not seen any reference to that possible benefit previously. I began taking it as a part of my "stack" of daily supplements as it is claimed it helps clear "zombie" (dead or …

Hi i have moderate stage copd and o2 sat sits at around 93, 94, 95 measured with the oximeter. I can easily get it up to 98 with pursed lip breathing but after a while it drps back down again. Is this normal for moderate copd? Thanks in advance Dee

I think a standard oximeter works just fine. I don't know anything about the Wellue Pulse Ox, but if I were going to spend more than $30-40 on a pulse ox, I'd bite the bullet and get a top of the line Nonin. The website doesn't give any specs for the …

No cancer, but what I do have is pulmonary fibrosis. The radiologist noted biapical scarring and blebs. Not the outcome I wanted, I am in shock really. Could be that I don't have long left.

Hi guys so it was my follow up apointment with someone completely different again pulmologist after waiting about 6months they said my numbers was fine and don’t show asthma or copd but symptoms are not I was diagnosed chronic bronchitis by another …

I've read that an oxymeter is not a good indication of SOB, COPD, emphysema or congestive heart failure. I've also read that even though the medical comunity use oxymeters and the devices are certified by someone they are not reliable or efficient enough …

I have been usung Ultibro Breezhaler for the last 6 years and it has been excepionally good for me. This is no longer available in Thailand and I have been prescribed Anoro Ellipta and within three weeks it totally destryed me, I can only walk a few …

formal smoker, female 56. I am super active on a farm, walk my dog 3 miles a day and workout. I had a ct scan per doctor from being a smoker Doctor didn’t seem concern - it came up Pulmonary emphysema with no acute consolidation - repeat in one year I am …

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! (Or is it?) For many with COPD, bronchiectasis, NTM lung disease, or other lung conditions, the holidays can bring pressure to do “all the things.” Sure, we want to be at every event, stay all day celebrating, …

The applesauce is finished... Yum, For a first try, very delicious! Still warm with a spoonful of vanilla non-fat Greek yogurt... delicious. And in the slow cooker very easy to make. I like chunky applesauce on my oatmeal and the store bought kind just …

Definitely! I drink at least 64 ounces every day. It helps with loosening and clearing mucus. It's so good for a variety of things health-wise. I'm not sure I could drink as much as 100 ounces and still be able to leave the house. :-)

Leave it to Instagram to make me cry! Last night as I was aimlessly scrolling, I came across a post, shared by a friend, that brought me to tears! This commercial, from a car manufacturer of all places, reminded me of what the holiday season was about. …

I am not a doctor, I am a patient with COPD and 25 years of experience living with it. That said, I suspect that both things are true. It's certainly possible to have evidence of emphysema on x-rays and CT scans while showing no signs in breathing tests …

Went for chest, abdomen, and pelvis CT scan today. Caught a glimpse of my chest ct. Thick white lines on it, IDK if that's normal for a guy who smoked for 13 years or not, wasn't supposed to see that, but that was all I got the chance to see. Well, no …

Diagnosed in 2004 with severe (FEV 39%) COPD. Finally retired in 2011. Began oxygen for night and exertion in 2019. Doc says I am more likely to die WITH COPD than FROM COPD. In 2008, as a result of participating in pulmonary rehab, I continued an …

This spirometry shows obstruction that GOLD would characterize a stage 1 ( Mild). With an FEV1 0f 103% I could see how some might call this "normal". Your increased FVC is what makes this obstructed- this is something seen in early/mild COPD ( and also …

I have a couple of humidifiers and air purifiers. I clean them in a regular basis. I use an ellipta inhaler every morning and make sure to wipe it clean. I check my albuterol inhalers to keep them clean and make sure there's no residue build-up. Thanks …

great information mike. it's important for myself and others to keep up with our treatment options. i'm good with my treatment for now ( trelegy ) but if things change there can be other remedies. thanks for the post! >

About 2 months ago, came down with a pretty bad cold... lost my voice, sneezing, itchy eyes and a runny nose. Lasted about two week. Felt completely back to normal for a week then out of no where it became laboring to take a deep breath. Went to the …

Hi I’m a 51 year old female. Trying to understand what is happening . I went in for a CT lung scan because of a long smoking history. I was coincidentally sick ( almost recovered) perhaps it was from my granddaughter that lives with me she had RSV . …

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Please help me interpret the PFT results I received today. Does the decreased RV mean there is less air trapping? The biggest drop (6%) was the FEF25-75% — what does that mean? I’m also concerned about the drop in the DLCO. And is it concerning that the …

going to my son's for Thanksgiving dinner. my 11-year-old granddaughter is sick as described.... "She's negative on everything but has fever and infection, could be virus so she'll stay in her room... " I take oxygen at night but have had ALL my shots. …

Breztri .. opinions?