i have stage 3 COPD and use 02 for exertion and sleep. I am now having problems with chest pains. I have history of high blood pressure & cholesterol and take medication. I am scheduled for echocardiogram & nuclear stress test. Seems like I …

Hi all, Please recommend pulse oximeter. features needed: continuous monitor overnight instant read of the number can look at overnight numbers from phone or computer (no need instant sync) vibrate while at preset oxygen level when it is too low battery …

There are a couple of commercials that are getting some TV time where I live that show people describing the way they feel and letting their loved ones know they are anxious or depressed, to which their loved ones say, "smile more" or "don't worry so …

If you have COPD, you know that managing it effectively can be possible, yet it can be a challenge. We know, also, that its common for individuals with COPD to have other chronic conditions that overlap with COPD—comorbidities such as right-sided heart …

Here at the COPD Foundation, we talk a lot about watching for early warning signs of a COPD exacerbation, following your COPD Action Plan COPD Foundation Educational Materials , and doing all you can to stay out of the hospital. However, sometimes an …

what length of tubing can i use on my high flow (8 liters per min) oxygen generator ?

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Dear Elizabeth: Welcome to COPD 360. This is a wonderful community brought together to support people in their life journey with COPD ( and you are just starting that journey). As others have noted - one really needs pulmonary function testing to …

Hello again everyone I am back with another question or maybe just want to hear other peoples experiences. I am in the moderate stage of emphysema. I quit smoking in 1994 when I was told I have mild copd , they did not specify what type at the time. I …

So this morning I had a phone consultation with the best doctor at our GP surgery. He told me that as I’m asymptomatic with my emphysema that currently there’s no need for putting me through a barrage of tests. I walk several miles every day with my dogs …

I have never smoked a day in my life and I have it is that how is that possible

Hi Kattlyne, I was going to post a graph here to show the progression of lung disease after a person quits smoking, but it won't let me upload it in this thread, Instead, here is a link to it: https://www.copdfoundation.org/DesktopModules/DigD... …

I would like to know what type of experiences people have had using Dilaresp. My pulmonologist just prescribed it for me and I am a little hesitant to take it! Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Juli

Here is what I think: Emphysema means some holes in lung, and on the CT frames/slices, you will see some darker spots. For very early emphysema, the holes are as small as the image noises, it's hard to tell if they are truly emphysema. The progression …

My father has copd and over the last 5 days his O2 has been in the 80s sometimes low 90s. He seems to be experiencing more shortness of breath and is extremely hoarse. Yesterday he developed pretty consistent hiccups and they are continuing today. Does …

When I was working in pulmonary rehab, new patients would come in for their initial assessment. When the assessment was done and they were about to leave, they’d often say, "I feel much better about things now than I did when I got here today. This …

Hi, I’m in the India. My father is 57 years old and recently diagnosed with COPD stage 4(FEV1 29% and post PFT is 32%). What to do and What is the life expectancy. Please help History: doesn't smoke or never smoked. He had very severe asthma from past …

Sorry to hear about your mom. First off Emphysema is COPD. Palliative care is not a bad idea and definitely worth looking into. As for smoking particles catching fire that is not true. Only dangerous if a flame, spark is present. As for life expectancy, …

I was diagnosed with emphysema years ago. I was taking 2 puffs of generic Spiriva every day. All was good till I got covid. I'm not vaxxed, got covid in January of this year. After I got over it, I had a lot of problems. Breathing was worse and the …

Hello TFoers, It sounds like you're doing well following your chest infection, which is shown by all the physical activity and exercise you're able to do. Good for you for keeping up with that! It's my understanding that emphysema can show up on a …

Jane - Thank you for everything you have shared with us. Know that you have touched and helped to change so many lives for the good. I’m certain that you will continue to do so. I love the butterfly as a symbol of change, the process requiring much work …

You may be able to alleviate some or all of the soreness in your throat by using a spacer or holding chamber if they are metered dose, spray inhalers..

Fighting the stigma of COPD is one of the reasons the COPD Foundation is here. John Walsh (the late founder of the Foundation) , who never smoked but had severe COPD because of Alpha 1 Antitrypsin deficiency ( genetic COPD), called this the "shame and …

my doctor call me after having a pulmonary function test and tells me I have asthma and may have very mild copd what does that mean ? I ask so I don’t have copd and she said you might have a very mild case do the the test again in 2 to 3 years