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is there anyone whose copd has been caused by graft vs host disease (gvhd)

Does anyone experience a bit more labored breathing and chest tightness while on Pred.? It seems like every time I'm on it my breathing becomes labored at times and my chest feels heavy. I though this was supposed to open you up. I've been on this many …

I was found to have trace Paraseptal emphysema on a cat scan almost 2 years ago. I quit smoking at that time and have continued with no smoking since. My first pft was pretty good all things considered , my second pft showed improvements in regard to …

Due to the Heart meds I take I am having difficulty time with my breathing. I believe the lung meds and the heart meds don't get along . I have tried some changes but still suffer. So, wondering how effective Trimbow is for COPD Treatment? I had not …

hello! due to horrible medical equipment services here I purchased my own cpap and oxygen concentrator. the dr had me on cpap with 2 liters oxygen at night. When I got my own equipment I noticed that if you increase the liters of oxygen, the percentage …

Her everyone, hope you are all out of the way of the snow storm coming ☺️ I drink so much water I’m also drinking some coconut water, some say not to drink more than cup. I would just love to taste something else.i am also eating soft food because of …

I am a 33 M. I was a heavy smoker of mostly weed for 16 years, I would never smoke tobacco by myself i only did it when at the beginning of smoking with friends and never made it a habit. Started smoking when i was 16. When i was younger i has exercise …

Excellent suggestions Kalli Mago. I bought room darkening shades for my bedroom - they weren't very expensive at all - and they make a big difference in the spring, summer and fall months when the sun comes up earlier than it does now. I also keep my …

Has anyone on this forum had the Zephyr valves installed? If so, have they helped?

Does anyone use Oxy-View oxygen therapy glasses. If so, do you like them? Are they purchased directly from the company. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I started in the late 50's when the "mad men"  created advertising using actors dressed as doctors to recommend cigarettes.  Full page ads on the back of every magazine.  Dad always had a carton of camels under the seat of his car and big brother had his …

Is cottage cheese, little dairy ok to have or does it thicken mucus, what do you substitute for it. For cereal and oatmeal.

I have had COPD for about 5 years and have been on oxygen for about 3 years. Last winter I started having nosebleeds while sleeping. I did go to my doctor and he did not seem to be concerned. The nosebleeds stopped when spring came. Now with winter here, …

Hi all As the weather is so wet and windy I am not getting to go for a walk every day. So i done some seaching and find video lessons of Home walking Workouts there is 10min 15min 20min and 30min so i have been doing the 15min one this is equivalent to …

I have severe COPD with an FEV of 31%. If I quit smoking now, what are my chances of FEV increasing a bit?

i believe my big issue is small airway disease. In my case from smoking years ago and working in a chemical environment. Seems there is no real treatment for this?

Hi all Been reading all your posts, When i spoke to my Dr he said there is no pulm Rehab and exercises and for copd absolutely no help at all, just carry on with my life as long as i dont sit on my butt all day everyday i be doing enough. I have …

Below is what I just messaged my pulmonary doctor: You prescribed a new inhaler Spiriva. I today won an appeal by phone with my drug plan provider to change the cost of Spiriva Respimat 2.5 MCG INH from the Medicare Tier 4 high cost (as a non-preferred …

Hi all! Does anyone have any suggestions on how to treat head pressure/pain from coughing? This is not a regular Headache, but instead it is a painful sharp pain each time I cough. This makes me suffer all day since I cough during the day and during my …

I have severe stage 3 COPD and I have been on Breyna going on a year and it's effectiveness has never been as good as Symbicort was in the past. Do others using Breyna find it is less effective?

It’s hard to not get discouraged when it seems like it always something’s else. I am a person of faith and when it comes to being able to eat with the indigestion, I can’t seem to find what to do. Is anyone else having this issue. The acid in some fruits …

Your question was directed only to current smokers who have COPD. I am a former smoker with COPD so I know I am not who you want to hear from. I am hoping that some of the current smokers will reply to your question asking Anyone NOT quitting smoking and …