Hi Ashan Great to hear you’ve stopped smoking / vaping… That’s the greatest advantage you can afford yourself. I know from my own experience (and from others) it can sometimes take months to feel the full benefits of stopping smoking, for me it was from …

I get up I do my  brovana then pulmicort in neb. A while later I do the flovent inhaler and the Spiriva inhaler. If I need more bronchodilator I can neb with xopenex.  I have a xopenex HFA I rarely use but its here for me when I am away.  .

Did you know that COPD is not just a smoker’s disease? COPD can be caused by many factors, including exposure to chemicals and toxins at home and in the workplace. If you have COPD, it is important to think about your environment and the different …

is it normal to wake up tired in the morning with emphysema - because I am really wiped out when I open my eyes - I work a full time job and can’t find the energy to get up - and I start coughing in the middle of the nigh

Hello, I'm anxious while trying to sleep at night. I keep concentrating on my breathing pattern even though I had used the inhaler. I know it is stupid. But is there any remedy to overcome it?

Went back to doctor about clubbed fingers and difficulty breathing and he put me forward for cancer screening, and to check for lung disease. No answers either way for the next two weeks but the thought that this could all be over, my life I mean is not …

Hello, Hopefully someone can help me read these results. I have SOB and feel like i cannot take a deep inhale.

Hi there, I've just had a spirometry test. All my values were normal except that the flow curve has a slight concave pattern. I have read that this can be an early indication of obstructive disease even when values are normal. I'm terrified and cannot …

hi everyone. I’m a 35 year old female non-smoker who was diagnosed with COPD 3 months ago after a PFT. I’m new to all of this, and I have no idea what I’m doing, really. I was prescribed Arnuity Ellipta which I take every morning, and a rescue inhaler as …

Great idea Amanda! So much to be grateful for this year. These are the first ones that came to mind. I'm sure I'll think of more James Taylor - You've got a Friend George Harrison - Here Comes The Sun Rent - Seasons of Love

Is it normal to have a sudden drop in oxygen levels, like down from high 90's to 70's within minutes without exertion? Are there any suggested questions for my doctor? My stress test was normal even though my heart rate stays very high.

Here is my Sept/23 test Test in Nov/19 FVC 3.39L (77%) FEV1 1.95L(56%) FEV1 / FVC ratio (57%) Thoughts?

That is a one of the biologics. I get Xolair for allergies for many years already. Was on faserna for the eosinophils but felt no difference so stopped it. My allergist informed me last month my eosinophils were fine. He wanted me to use the Tezspire but …

well, not being a doctor, I would agree with you, a full heart and lung examination is needed. But clubbing can be several things , hope you get an answer

Over the past two weeks I have been admitted to hospital, most recently over the weekend for prolonged periods of severe shortness of breath this has never happened before except in the past 2 weeks. Chest x ray was fine. Blood tests all normal. I have a …

There are a number of medications available now that help with emphysema; way more than were available in the late 90s. In addition, we know a lot more about things that we can do for ourselves that will help: daily exercise, weight control, diet, …

Has anyone come up with a way to be outdoors with dew points < 45?>

The American Lung Association has a sponsored focus on COPD. November is COPD Awareness Month—time to raise awareness, take action and help make a difference in the lives of the more than 12.5 million people in America living with COPD. COPD Awareness …

According to the Cleveland clinic it is not a good idea. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/ozone-therapy/

Happy World COPD Day!!! Many years ago, right around this time of year, I was with my family at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas to strike it rich (or so my kids thought ) when I slipped on some pine needles hiding under a soft layer of …

I still am struggling with quitting. I just went 16 days and through the worst but life slammed me and first thing i did was run out for smokes as my coping mechanism. Some people say breathing did not improve after quuitting. Anyone have any positive …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …