2022 PFT

Hello I would like to clarify, I don’t smoke, but I have in the past many many years ago only for a short period during college when I was going through depression for about five years I had a lot of mental health problems at the time but we are talking …

Hi everyone, I'm 27 years old and after a bout of tonsilitis a few months ago I developed shortness of breath and dizziness. I had a similar episode about 6 months prior that was investigated with a chest xray which was unremarkable. I was sent for a spiro …

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I am wondering if there is any harm if you can't spit out phlegm and you must cough up, to just swallow it?? is that a health Problem

"Stage 2" means that her FEV1 ( the amount of air you can blow out in 1 second) is between 50% and 80% of what it should be for a woman of her age and height. If you can post her actual test results we could tell you a bit more. My answers to your …

You had obstruction pre bronchodilator ( FEV1/FVC of 68% with FEV1 of 80%), but not post bronchodilator ( FEV1/FVC 72% with FEV1 of 85 %). You did not, however, have a significant response to a bronchodilator (FEV1 only increased 7% and FVC 2%). The …

There are many things that impact our overall health and how we feel daily. Two of those things are nutrition and exercise. Making a habit of practicing good nutrition and moving your body is important for everyone but is vitally important if you have …

Does any one know if there is harm in taking to many Flavonoids? I have been taking NAD ligusteri , and turmeric -curcumin. I just started with Fisetin with Resveratrol and now I am starting on two others Apigenin and Luteolin. Just wondering if it might …

Hi Stuart - Everyone has given you very good advice. Write it all down and make a plan for doing all of the things that have been suggested. At the moment you’re feeling very overwhelmed, so keep it simple. What’s one thing that you can do tomorrow? I …

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If you have been a member of the COPD360social community for a while, you might have heard of bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease. These two conditions are often linked with each other but are not the same. Here are 4 things to know about bronchiectasis …

Spring is known as a season of renewal. As it happens, April is National Donate Life Month in the United States. This is an opportunity to raise awareness about organ donation. It is also a time to honor those who have made the ultimate gift of renewal …

To be honest, if I had these results I would be very happy!!!!!! Take it as a warning. Avoid things that can damage your lungs, exercise, keep up-to-date on your vaccinations and you should be just fine!

Thanks Ruth T. I will get the book. I agree there must be a lung and gut microbiome that is in action. I agree there are some things that are better for us to eat, and although I may get phlegm from dairy products I also get phlegm from most other foods, …

Did you know that the COPD Foundation has a variety of videos and resources to help you stay active? Check out our YouTube channel exercise playlist for a variety of exercise videos. No matter what your current activity levels are, there is something …

I went shopping and out to lunch with two friends on Saturday - first "Girls" day out in a LONG time and it felt great!! I had had no intention of buying anything, but the store we went to was having a sale and unfortunately, I can't resist "saving" …

Does this look like emphysema, or no? "RV/TLC is 41 (127% of predicted, reflecting mild air trapping). Diffusion capacity is normal. Airway resistance is increased."

hello everyone I am looking for a few friends as I am new here who I can talk to about my diagnosis and how I am feeling Anyone who is will to help I would be very grateful as I am very scared about my emphysema diagnosis thank you stuart

I bought my Inogen 3 in 2018 and the columns were replaced in 2021. I have a new problem and found out today that the Oxygen Store doesn't service them any more since the Inogen 3 is no longer produced. In other words, it appears that they have to be …

Hi Stu! I'll echo a lot of Adam has said. That you have a diagnosis now is actually a GOOD thing...there are a LOT of conditions that can look like each other, but have different treatment plans. Now that you know what you're dealing with, you and your …

That is a therapy we call chest percussion or chest physiotherapy (CPT), and it can be helpful if you have mucus down in the airways that need some "encouragement" to leave. As EvanofEarth said you can pat along the areas you can reach yourself, but you …

I was diagnosed a year ago and didn't take any medication because I didn't think I needed it. I was running every morning and the only symptoms I had were a rare wheeze and terrible bronchitis when I'd get sick. I quit smoking and kept exercising. Now …

I hope I'm not asking too many questions. I'm a newbie and trying to get a feel for things. Does anybody have any feedback on the spiriva inhaler my doctor has prescribed me to use it once a day but the reviews on it at various review sites is not real …

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