Hi, I’m 34 years old and have been diagnosed with mild intermittent asthma by pulmo almost 6 months back. I experience dyspena at rest. No other symptom of cough etc. I had my CT done in April which said - both lungs appear to be hyper-inflated. No sign …

Hello Group I was just wondering about something. I have recently developed bronchitis which I am on z pack for and a five-day steroid treatment. I don't usually have them too often, but I know when they are coming on. I did quit smoking approximately …

Hello, I've done 4ct scans, 2x rays, 2 endescopes, I'm taking acid reflux ppi drug. I've done 2 spirometry tests in the last 4 years that are normal. I quit smoking 5 years ago. All the above years in the last 4 years. I have mild emphysema. I'm coughing …

The holiday season is typically filled with love, hope, and joy. Yet, for those with chronic lung disease, it can be a difficult time to navigate. Feelings of being worried, exhausted, or overwhelmed can also occur. Here are a few things that people with …

Hi Ben A, I don't find your question odd at all. I'm stage IV COPD, and have had very similar experiences. Didn't share my diagnosis for about 5 months. Just needed time to digest it all. Like you, I explained it away as severe asthma. I told 2 friends, …

My Insurance supplied me with a 55 lb, 600 watt, Oxygen Concentrator which is noisy. I bought an Inogen Home Oxygen Concentrator which is 18 lb 100 watt and quite (set a 2 lpm it's 40 Decibels. ) Decibels Level 1-40 Level 2-40 Level 3-41 Level 4-43 …

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Does anyone with enphyzema feel bloated and hard breathe when eating? I am concerned cause my belly is huge and uncomfortable. I have a hard time eating or after of feeling extremely full and hard breathe even with small portion. Does your lungs get …

S I did this spiro in france but didn’t really understand it well when I was doing the test ….. I did a handheld spiro back in the uk couple months later and my results of my fvc was 4.62 93% and my fev1 was 4.10 which was 97% ….. but I got told chronic …

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I get sudden outbreaks of heavy sweating on my scalp and lower arms. Sometimes in the day, sometimes at night. Is this common ?

Ingrid Michaelson - Keep Breathing...

Hoping I can get rid of C02 with exercise. Possible

Joy In The Journey - Michael Card.. With A Little Help From My Friends - Beatles

I am thinking about the table full of food that many of us will be gathering around on Thanksgiving this Thursday. I know the tendency may be to try a little (or a lot) of the holiday foods, but that may not be the best thing for your health. I recall my …

Being able to care for someone is both rewarding and challenging. Whether you are new to caregiving or have been doing it for a long time, you know that every day is different. Dr. Elizabeth Necka and Amanda Atkinson, MSN, RN discuss some common …

I have never smoked my entire life 2 years ago had a massive saddle pulmonary because of some issues 65% of my right lung and 15% of my left lung not to mention my bronchial area was completely filled. D dimer was 4800 at the time 3 months later was less …

I'm going to take the CPET tomorrow, right before that, last night I was again waken up by SOB. This time I used stethoscope and found wide split S2 at pulmonic area, exhalation narrows A2 and P2 but does not overlap, which makes sense because I have …

Today's Challenge is brought to you by the Letter "S" How many Musical Groups or Solo Artists (first or last name ) can WE name that start with he letter " S" Bonus points for listing one of their songs.

Anyone have insurance that covers Trelegy . Mine does but still costly. Thanks

Do you have a plan to combat an exacerbation when you feel a flare up coming on? I have some things that worked for me with no insurance since I left pharmacy. Would love to here some thoughts on the topic, if you were able to avoid urgent care or a …

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hello. I searched this topic and didn’t see anything that answers this. There are times when I exert myself , as in pushing that extra jumping jacks. I am on O2 at sleep and when exerting myself. I first noticed this 4/5 years ago but did not address …

MUSIC CHALLENGE - Breathing Another change-up in the music challenge today. We had a lively discussion at the 360Oxygen meeting yesterday, which got me thinking,,, Today's Challenge is in honor of Breathing How many songs that include Breathing or …

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