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 …

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

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 / …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

started 2 days ago...tips Please.

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 …

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 …

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

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

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? …

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 …

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

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

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 …

Hi everyone. First post here. I quit smoking 13 years ago. My pack years are unknown since I usually smoked on weekends or had a few during the day for periods, then didn't smoke for periods etc. I had asthma as a child. After a tough bout of bronchitis …

Having a chronic health condition, like COPD, can be stressful at times. Stress plays an important role in your body. It helps get your body ready to respond to a dangerous situation. But ongoing stress, like the kind you might experience with COPD, can …

25% increase in FEV1 is huge. And with a FEV1/FVC > 70%, your husband would not be even defined as "COPD" according to GOLD standard if both FVC and FEV1 are in the normal range. It'll be very helpful if you can post the values of FVC, FEV1, RV, TLC and …

I sent an email to my pulmonary doctors office asking his thoughts on if I should get the RSV vaccine. Here was their response. "He is for the RSV vaccine and would want you to get the GSK brand one because it appears to have about a 95% efficacy rate …