Spring is known as a season of renewal. As it happens, April is National Donate Life Month in the United States. This is an opportunity to raise awareness about organ donation. It is also a time to honor those who have made the ultimate gift of renewal …

To be honest, if I had these results I would be very happy!!!!!! Take it as a warning. Avoid things that can damage your lungs, exercise, keep up-to-date on your vaccinations and you should be just fine!

Thanks Ruth T. I will get the book. I agree there must be a lung and gut microbiome that is in action. I agree there are some things that are better for us to eat, and although I may get phlegm from dairy products I also get phlegm from most other foods, …

Did you know that the COPD Foundation has a variety of videos and resources to help you stay active? Check out our YouTube channel exercise playlist for a variety of exercise videos. No matter what your current activity levels are, there is something …

I went shopping and out to lunch with two friends on Saturday - first "Girls" day out in a LONG time and it felt great!! I had had no intention of buying anything, but the store we went to was having a sale and unfortunately, I can't resist "saving" …

Does this look like emphysema, or no? "RV/TLC is 41 (127% of predicted, reflecting mild air trapping). Diffusion capacity is normal. Airway resistance is increased."

hello everyone I am looking for a few friends as I am new here who I can talk to about my diagnosis and how I am feeling Anyone who is will to help I would be very grateful as I am very scared about my emphysema diagnosis thank you stuart

I bought my Inogen 3 in 2018 and the columns were replaced in 2021. I have a new problem and found out today that the Oxygen Store doesn't service them any more since the Inogen 3 is no longer produced. In other words, it appears that they have to be …

Hi Stu! I'll echo a lot of Adam has said. That you have a diagnosis now is actually a GOOD thing...there are a LOT of conditions that can look like each other, but have different treatment plans. Now that you know what you're dealing with, you and your …

That is a therapy we call chest percussion or chest physiotherapy (CPT), and it can be helpful if you have mucus down in the airways that need some "encouragement" to leave. As EvanofEarth said you can pat along the areas you can reach yourself, but you …

I was diagnosed a year ago and didn't take any medication because I didn't think I needed it. I was running every morning and the only symptoms I had were a rare wheeze and terrible bronchitis when I'd get sick. I quit smoking and kept exercising. Now …

I hope I'm not asking too many questions. I'm a newbie and trying to get a feel for things. Does anybody have any feedback on the spiriva inhaler my doctor has prescribed me to use it once a day but the reviews on it at various review sites is not real …

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I think I agree with you about 860 ml/min counts the same as 2000ml (2L). The way I figure it is that if you take 20 breaths per min you can multiply whatever the pulse control volume setting is times 3 and it should be close to about the same in …

I have had very severe emphysema since Covid in 2020 before the public was told about it. I went from 30% that I had from day 1 of being diagnosed, and worked in education the whole time with no problems. I now am diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension …

COPD is worse in hot, humid weather. I am an avid walker, but finding it difficult to complete my walk when the weather is not crisp and cool. I am interested in the newer medications that might be available.

Hello I had a spirometry yesterday. I asked she could tell me the results but said she couldn't do that, but then said , in a effort to make me feel better, I can tell you that there a a very significant difference after you had inhaled salbutamal. What …

Has any heard if the soemac? If so is it any good? will it benefit someone who is already on oxygen therapy? Looking at getting one for my mum. They have a website any users in here?

For those who are on Oxygen has your breathing gotten better since you first started. Do you find that you are not getting SOB (Short of Breath) as much as when you did at first? Are you having less mucus than you have had in the past? If you're …

This is my latest PFT results, can someone break down what these mean? I was diagnosed off CT Scan looking for an embolism and on the findings it said “mild emphysema” I forget the type mentioned, doctor says “it’s there but the breathing test is …

Did you know that COPD360social has members from over 150 countries? That means you are in a community with people in approximately 76% of the countries in the world! WOW! While everyone may not live in the same place geographically, COPD has impacted us …

My wife is frustrated with my situation. I was diagnosed with Reactive Airway Disease a few months ago and have to go back in April for another PFT. My symptoms are getting worse. She is always wanting to go go go and I can't keep up. So she said she is …

why is it that some people who have quit smoking look down their noses at others who have not yet quit? Do they forget that smoking is an ADDICTION? An addiction that is very hard to overcome? I have seen some comments that are kind of rude and heartless …

Healthy eating is important for everyone, but especially for those with COPD. In today’s world, it is sometimes hard to know what “healthy eating” really means. Fad diets are everywhere, and it can be hard to decide which type of diet is safe for you. …

My husband has severe COPD, but only wears oxygen at night. When we test his blood oxygen, it always starts around 84-85, but it will get to 90-92 after several minutes. This happens even when resting, and also when we are at the doctor's office. His …