I never had any bit of pulmonary symptom before February this year when I got some whisky into my lung. Felt the lung was burning, coughed a lot on that day, and recovered in 2 days. Took x-ray and found no infection. But several days after that, the …

I’m on Day 4- 1/2 were rough,night sweats/belt around your head getting tighter, body aches, throat and a BIG fog brain Feel- I feel on the mend (fingers crossedBUT that was a rough couple days. Anyone…else? Regards, Mark

Hi, I've been a serial lurker on this board since shortly after being diagnosed with COPD stage 3/emphysema. I have occasional,sob, no coughing or mucus and extreme fatigue feeling like each of my arms and legs feel like they weigh about 200#'s each. I …

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What are the qualifications to get one? My pulmonologist prescribed, Humana approved, but supplier denied because of blood gas test.

I been on NAC for years at first for the anittoxin affect but then my pulmo asked if I had heard of it I said I been taking it so he advised to double my dose. I take 600,mg but was to take 1200mg, Have to split it two times a day. It helps mucus Also …

For most of the chronic disease patient, hope is the only constant in their life. They are ready to try anything and everything for a cure. And few try to exploit this, by projecting something as a cure and patients indeed flock them. Omega-three is a …

Hi. I am new to group. I use a Trilogy at night to help keep my CO2 from building up. Is it normal for my oxygen to drop down (per oximeter) to 74 while using Trilogy?

My husband is a CO2 retainer and the doctor has him on 2 LPM while using the stationery (at home) concentrator and he's been told not to increase it. My question is: should the POC which is a pulse unit be set at 2 LPM or higher to provide an adequate …

I don’t know if this is denial, wishful thinking or logic but I went to the ER last month as I was spitting up blood, having trouble breathing, extremely tight chest, elevated heart rate and my whole lung felt it was numb or something. Oxygen level was …

My mom was diagnosed with copd about 8 years ago, she is currently 63 years old. In November she was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. While there, the hospital staff felt that she should go on hospice. At first she was reluctant because she didnt …

My mother is 74, she has COPD. I am not sure what stage as i just found out. On Jan 12 she took a fall on her stairs (due to low blood oxygen levels i was told) and was rushed via ambulance to hospital where they discovered 10 broken ribs, broken …

Hi Kristen... Thanks for your post. My story is different. I had no problems breathing as a kid. Unfortunately I started smoking at around 13-14 years old and didn't quit until 4 years ago when I was 66. I was diagnosed with a "little" COPD in my early …

just going over my PFT again trying to figure this all out. Tha k you to all who answe

There really isn't one answer to your question. All of the units that are under 5 pounds are pulse machines. A pulse machine puts out a burst of oxygen each time you breathe. The size of the pulse (called a bolus) is determined by the settings. This is …

Beta-agonist like albuterol interferes with muscle function, thus interfering with the heart function too. in the old days, they are contraindicated in asthmatic patients with heat diseases. However, as most of the asthmatic patients are children, the …

I'm a 40 years male, smoker, I have been suffering from shortness of breath and racing heart rate issue since 3 months ago, visited doctors multiple times and they kept checking my heart and confirmed my heart is healthy, I insisted on testing my lung and so they did PFT and result is shown below. Pulmonologist diagnosed asthma, and ensured me that this is not COPD, because I don't have chronic cough, and the CT scan I did 8 months ago didn't show emphysema. I read through lots of documents, Post-BD of FEV1/FVC < lln (75% for me) is considered as copd, and my bronchodilator reversibility testing is 10% and 400ml increase, whic does not meet the criteria of 12% and 200ml. ------------------------------------------------ fvc 5.73l(pre-bd) 5.75l(post-bd) fvc(%predicted) 118%(pre-bd) 118%(post-bd) fev1 3.81l(pre-bd) 4.2l(post-bd) fev1(%predicted) 94%(pre-bd) 104%(post-bd) fev1/fvc 66%(pre-bd) 73%(post-bd) … lln="" (75%="" for="" me)="" is="" considered="" as="" copd,="" and="" my="" bronchodilator="" reversibility="" testing="" is="" 10%="" and="" 400ml="" increase,="" whic="" does="" not="" meet="" the="" criteria="" of="" 12%="" and="" 200ml.="" ------------------------------------------------="" fvc="" 5.73l(pre-bd)="" 5.75l(post-bd)="" fvc(%predicted)="" 118%(pre-bd)="" 118%(post-bd)="" fev1="" 3.81l(pre-bd)="" 4.2l(post-bd)="" fev1(%predicted)="" 94%(pre-bd)="" 104%(post-bd)="" fev1/fvc="" 66%(pre-bd)="" 73%(post-bd)="">

Has anyone had any luck with these, I am doing pulmonary rehab but was wondering about these devices

I had some horrible side effects from it so I was wondering how other people found it....

My mother in law has copd an has recently started oxygen use an is wondering what is next an if it means she has a limited amount of time left to live she isn't sure of the stage she is in or has entered

Yes I have for many years. My pulmo did stop it at one time but I felt like it needed it. Yes I had blood tests also as it can have a toxicity if the levels are to high. I have been on theophylline for years and no tests showed any toxicity. Same dose. I …

This post was coauthored by Jane Martin, RT and Kristen Szymonik BS, RRT, AE-C Way back on one of the first check-ins I posted, we talked about where we grew up - in the city, suburbs, or an industrial or farm area - and the impact it may have had on …

This post was coauthored by Jane Martin, RT and Kristen Szymonik BS, RRT, AE-C We've got a lot to talk about today! To close out our discussions on the air around us, we'll begin by briefly looking at forms of tobacco use other than cigarette smoking. …

Welcome Miky_Sp.....Your numbers are good!! You're 38-also good!! You quit smoking-GREAT-that's the best thing you can do for yourself!!! You exercise-also GREAT-- I'm 32 years older than you--with a FEV1 at 60%-- and I'm out exercising almost everyday. …

As part of the Patients as Partners Webinar, Caroline Gainer and I talked about her experience with the My COPD Action Plan. COPD Foundation Educational Materials Caroline has COPD, she is a COPD Foundation State Captain, and lives in West Virginia. …