I went to the ER for right shoulder pain. They did some Xrays gave me some pain medication and sent me home. No one went over these reswith me at the hospital, I just happened to check my chart. I am very scared, how bad is this? Am I in big trouble? 35 …

I have severe COPD. When I rise from sleeping, or just a short nap, I am immediately hit with strong exacerbations. It literally seems I am drowning without the water. Does anyone have this problem and if so have you found any way to help this not to …

Hi everyone! I'm a 48 year old women who smoked for 2 years in my 20's. I'm looking for some help understanding my lung test results! I'm not sure how to read it and have to wait 3 weeks to see my doctor. I'd love someone to give me a hand!

As a single person living with COPD I am interested in hearing from those in the same situation.  How do you cope without a caregiver, are you afraid to go out alone, or just being alone during an exacerbation.  I believe there are a lot of us …

Hi all, I'm new here and I recently had a pft done as my family and I had a bad bout of covid/bronchitis in Jan. After having covid I developed anxiety and started getting short of breath feeling which is why I was sent for the test. I had 5 birds (which …

Also, if you are thinking of flying in the US with the machine, be sure that it is FAA approved for flying and also that the batteries are 160 watt hours or less. If they area 100 watt hours or less, you can bring as many batteries as you need. If …

Hi Anonymous, 97% Lung Function is par excellent! As you eat healthy food and exercise you can help reduce the Anxiety and being inside your head about a very mild conclusion. I do understand anxiety as i am elderly and was a heavy smoker 40 years and …

Hi everyone, I'm wondering from your experiences what are the symptoms of early COPD like? I'm 28M and have been dealing with some non-reversible obstruction for about 10 months now. My FEV1/FVC is at 70% without reversibility - most recent …

I have read several articles about this therapy being beneficial for people with COPD. I know it is not FDA approved yet so many doctors will refrain from discussing it. Is anyone doing this, or have they? If so, what was the outcome beneficial or not? …

I have been on Medicare advantage plan because I couldn’t get regular Medicare because I was one disability at 62 for my COPD and emphysema. I really like the advantage plan but now I’m turning 65 in a couple months and I have to decide in a couple …

I don't know about you but I am so excited that the weather is warming up. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the walkers around my neighborhood are getting out their comfy shoes. Even my dog is starting to look at me as if to say " come on …

Can someone please explain these readings: PEF: 60% FVC: 1.4 liters 45% F2575: 0.43 22% FEV6: 1.40 49% FEV1: 0.84 35% FEV/FVC: 60% Thankyou.

Where can I buy a cannula with nasal prongs less than 1 cm. I am currently using one that is 1 cm. long and it is making a real mess out of my nostril

Hi everyone. Next week I'm recording a podcast with a world leader in ketosis and the Ketogenic diet. This diet is made up of high (good quality) fats, medium to low protein and very low carbohydrates. John Hopkins is using the diet to help manage …

Just saw my doctor today. Had been on 100 Trelegy for awhile. He gave me samples of Trelegy 200. Any one tried it yet and what were the result. Thank you.

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This is a tough question for our community to answer as we are all pretty much trying to keep living. I can tell you this: In my capacity with the foundation for the past 12 years and a patient I have answered many letters posing the thoughts you …

Hi Auriel Dr. Mannino gives great advice. I'd recommend checking with your doctor to see if any long-acting medicines can better control your symptoms. This way you'll still have your ventolin and atrovent for breakthrough symptoms. I hope that …

We like the speed of an ultrasonic nebulizer, and bought the Flyp, only to discover it can’t be used with hypertonic saline. Are there other options?

Is anyone else suffering from COPD and AFIB I am finding the treatment is a nightmare.

Cheather. I just want you to know that I myself have dealt with this problem. I'm not sure when it started or when it slowed down. I the last year or so, I have had very wierd dreams with people in my family who have passed away and in places that I may …

Hi guys I have a Pseudomonous colony I'm carrying a family of bacteria lol My respiratory doc says no treatment needed (as I feel fine) albeit tired But he did spend ages explaining how to spot infection and gave me emergency antibiotics My question is.. …

I have had COPD for nearly 20 years and have fought that coiled medical tubing on the floor each and every day of those 20 years. My mother tripped over hers numerous times finally breaking both of her hips in two separate incidents. I have stumbled over …

You have features of both COPD and asthma ( like about 40% of COPD patients). The normal DLCO is a good sign. You do have evidence of air trapping/ emphysema (high RV/TLC). Trying bronchodilators ( probably with ICS) seems reasonable. I don't think a …

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