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Dyspnea for months can’t find out why

HI. Medical history of Kidney cancer. Removed Nov 2021. Sept 2022 I got very ill with a respiratory infection. After that I started having “attacks” heart was checked. Gastro checked. Tons of scans nothing showed anything. April/May I was diagnosed with …

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Recap

Hi, just a recap please. My question is your copd stage determined by your pre bronchadilator FEV1 or your post bronchodialator FEV1. thankyou in advance

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Free GOLD !!! (Conference Registration for Patients)

The Global Initiative on Chronic Obstructive lung Disease ( GOLD) is having its first ever patient forum tomorrow, November 13, from 11:30 am to 4 Pm ( Eastern Time) https://goldconferenceondemand.com/2023-gold-patie... It will feature some of your …

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Methacholine Test

Hi, Happy Friday/Weekend. Appreciate all of you/thank you for putting up with me on this journey. Ok. My Pulmo ordered all tests for me last week. 1. CT Scan-No acute findings in the chest 2.Blood Work- All Normal 3.Methacholine Test- No Asthma …

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Bronchitis?

Had the pneumonia vaccine in March due to my age then took a chest infection in April. Antibiotics didn’t help and now I still have a phlegm cough months later. Respiratory physio said I have bronchitis and long covid. I started on turmeric and black …

Author: HeatherS
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High and Dry

Is living in a dry climate at 6000 ft better or worse for COPD?

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Latest PFT - Any advice?

Hi all, Just looking to get some feedback on my latest PFT in light of previous PFTs. I'm based in the UK so I don't get to see a pulmonologist until 3-4 months after a PFT. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated... Diagnosis spirometry: March 2022 / …

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Anxiety - I think I have PTSD from a high CO2 level

Hi all. COPD stage probably severe. (To be confirmed in November) About a month ago EMT transport to E.D. for pneumonia and acute respiratory failure with hypoxia and CO2 level in the 80s. Put on BiPap for a day...CO2 number dropped to 50s. In-patient …

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Sleeping

This is my first winter having to sleep all night every night with oxygen 2l. For years I have been sleeping with an electric blanket. Would it be safe for me to use the blanket if I'm very careful. I don't move around much at night. Does anyone else use …

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Medication Change

I am currently taking Anoro Elliot for my COPD. I received a letter that my insurance will no longer cover this starting January 2024. They are suggesting I take Bevespi Aerosohere Stiolto Respimat. Is anyone taking this medication? I was told in …

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Chronic bronchitis?

Hello, I am female, 33 years old and my lung problems started 1,5 years ago. I started smoking when I was 16 years old and smoked maybe 5 or 6 a day and then stopped 2 years ago. Before I stopped I vaped for 1 year. From one day to another my lungs felt …

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I have pain in my calves when I walk and I am wondering if it is from PAD or from COPD

I am not sure any one here can answer your question . I definitely think you should bring it to the attention of your doctor sooner than later. I don't believe that is common with COPD.

Author: Brendak
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Kids colds.

Hi again, Just a few points... N.B. I'm a lay person, with no clinical knowledge... But still, just a few points... I've probably spent as many hours as yourself playing the numbers game... "I have X function, if I decline at Y I have Z quality years …

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Check-in: It is COPD Awareness Month! Spread the Word!

It is November and there’s nothing more exciting to the COPD Foundation than COPD Awareness Month! This is the month that organizations from around the world join together to recognize and bring more awareness to COPD and the millions of people that have …

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Check-in: Good Vibes with Exercise

We all know that regular exercise can increase someone’s strength and endurance over time. However, some people are not aware of the positive mental health benefits that you can gain from exercising. As we prepare for the launch of our annual Lace Up …

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Exacerbation-tips Please.

started 2 days ago...tips Please.

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Next steps for medical help?

I have a combination of moderate severe obstruction,(as diagnosed yesterday by spirometry) poor circulation, my artery tied off in my right leg and nerve damage and vein valve issues from necrotising fasciitis in my right leg a few years ago. I suffer …

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Incipient signs of emphysema on CT

Hi everyone. I´m from Argentina, so sorry for my poor English in advance. I´m 36, and I smoke about 5 cigarettes per day for the last 5 years. I started smoking in 2018. I´m a healtlhy person, in shape and do excercise 2 or 3 days a week since I was a …

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Symbicort and leg cramps

Has anyone taken symbicort and have you experienced leg cramps - I’ve been in symbicort fir about 6 weeks and have noticed in the last week some leg cramping and joint stiffness in the legs when walking.Anyone else experience this and what to do about it

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Emphysema diagnosed on x-ray. Spirometry says I’m fine. I'm confused.

I'm with the others--stop worrying!!!!---Except in the boxing ring--be sure to Duck!!!

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Sitting position affects breathing with COPD?

What does it mean when you get better airflow and easier breathing when you lay on your stomach to read a book, supported by your elbows? Lately I’ve been finding that it’s harder to breathe when I’m sitting up in bed. What, if anything, does this mean? …

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Hyperinflation but no emphysema

I'm 23 years old. Been smoking for about 1 year, about 4-5 cigs a day and also vaping sometimes. I recently had sudden onset shortness of breath which led me to a PFT. FVC is 81% predicted. Fev1/FVC is 87. Fev1 is 85% of predicted. No bronchodialator …

Author: ryan khan
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theophylline stopping it

has anyone been on theophylline and decided to stop taking it?

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COPD Gummies: Does any cannacis show up in blood work?

My understanding is that it will if the gummies contains any THC

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Understanding this study on airway decline in young people with COPD

Your normal lung volumes and DLCO are good signs. The loss of nearly 400 Ml of FEV1 over 8 years is a bit concerning ( in a person who has stopped smoking it should be in the 20-30 range annually- although FEV1 can vary by 7-10% if one is having a …

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