https://www.copdfoundation.org/activity-feed/userid/63309.aspx @hoobs Hi Hoobs, I can only speak for myself, I was diagnosed at 51 / mild (March 2022) with lots of contributing factors:- 30 year pack history / childhood bronchitis / work related …

I started wheezing in. 2022 late summer was diagnosed with stage 1 copd 102fev1 so super mild one year latter i tell doc in thw evenings i start to wheeze and sob i need puffer.I mean how can a doc tell you last year you will be like this for years as …

For any of the RT's reading these pages: what does "diffusion defect" mean when noted on hospital PFT (done in the phone booth- not the mini test done in a PCP office)?

Pardon my english i have copd/asma overlap syndromes.I heard this website is amazing for informational purposes.Im 48 now with this and scared i have no idea what to expect. Thanks

Hello lovely people. Well, had my tests yestetday. It is now official, I have COPD. Although was told its mild i am not so sure i beleive that, numbers seem low to just be mild. My results: Fev1: 70% Fvc: 88% Fev1/Fvc ratio: 63% My numbers post …

Hello! I am a 25 y/o male. 187cm height and 105kg, not obese but a lot of belly fat. After a few months of struggling with shortness of breath and a feeling like I need to get a big breath every minute I decided to get a body pletismography and a …

My wise old grandmother often said "we cross more bridges than we ever come to". That is kind of what you are doing. First off a CT scan can tell changes in your lung that might be COPD but it could also be a number of things like results of lung …

hi Mark, all of the advice given is great, However I also use a couple of supplements that has reduced my mucus about 80 %, a mix of Fisetin and resveratrol . The other is NAD... I can just say they are a game changer for me. I have greatly reduced my …

I've had emphysema for at least 20 years or better. My condition has steadily deteriorated over that period of time. I feel SOB with the least amount of exertion. I've been O2 24/7 for about two years. My usage is set at 3 liters. In addition to my …

It means that you seem to have problems within your respiratory tract. However, until the spirometry test there is no real diagnosis and this could be caused by a number of things. Is there a reason to be concerned? yes. Is there reason to panic? NO. …

I have mild atelectasis lower left lobe?Its been a year since diagnosed.Doc said nothing about it just all looks normal see you in 3 months.I just noticed this on my report.Thoughts?

I have Gold stage 3 E (tested 4 months ago). Think I’ve been in 3 for awhile but this part of stage 3 feels very different. I cannot walk or do much without my oxygen level going into 80’s and my heart rate into triple digits. Even with my POC walking …

I'm using an Invacare Platinum 10 10 lpm concentrator at 8 lpm. It's far from my first experience with a 10 lpm concentrator, but it is my first time using Invacare and also my first time using a humidifier bottle (which my nose loves). The issue is that …

Diagnosis still unconfirmed but all the symptoms match. I'm having constant cough, dyspnea, mucus.. Most likely stage is still on the mild side coz diagnostical criteria didn't fill up in March when I had my last PFT done. FEV1/FVC was 93%, but MMEF75/25 …

Anyone do any research on masks for people with COPD? Which type is what I’m asking. I find it very difficult to breath with the paper mask

Hi Ames. Quitting smoking is tough, I smoked for 40 years and tried several times. Finally, 15 years ago, I tried using nicotine lozenges. (I know they're awful at first but you get used to them). I used those for a long time and since smoking is …

Before the meeting they post the link. I think!! There is also a monthly social meeting and they post that link before

Happy Almost Fall! It is hard to believe that we are already almost 9 months into 2023! Where did the time go? I was reminded that we are entering into the colder months today when my doctor offered me a flu shot. I am not totally ready to let summer …

Hello, I am 36 year old female that had a PFT a few months ago. My spirometry was normal: FEV1 was 105 percent predicted, FEV1/FVC was 105 percent predicted. My LVM were a bit odd, though. TLC was 93 percent predicted. ERV was 152 percent predicted, …

A friend just recommended to me to look into buying cabin air filters for my auto that has charcoal filtering as well as particle filtering. With the smoke and pollution on the road, I am looking into it. is any else doing using these?

Hi, all: My new Pulmonologist recommended that I get vaccinated right away for a new virus that is not good for the respiratory challenged. I am putting on my jogging tennis shoes now, lol!

Your plan dropped the drug, and you are paying full retail price. In mid-year, you can appeal via your doctor. Info is at Medicare.gov I checked a drug plan under traditional Medicare Part D. It has Symbicort under Tier 3 with a 42 co-pay (422 retail …

In the news. "The amount of virus identified in wastewater around the country and the number of weekly prescriptions for COVID treatment Paxlovid have all risen significantly over the past month (since June's low), albeit from low levels." This is how …

I would appreciate feedback from anyone who is using Stiolto Respimat inhaler. Any side effects from it? Is it difficult to use? Is your breathing better? My doc wants me off all inhalers that contain a steroid since I keep getting thrush regardless how …

I would like an idea of how bad i should be before i go to the ER. I have my first appointment with a pulmonologist Oct. 6. My PCP diagnosed me by my symptoms and chest Xrays. Tonight i am somewhat SOB with worse chest pressure, but my SATs are not low …