Hello everyone, I was diagnosed 5 years ago with COVID and COPD on the same day, I believe I was misdiagnosed, and no doctors that I've had in the last 5 years that's taken my concerns searsely have I been allowed to keep as a dr past 2 weeks, and I've …

My doc ordered a new vile for my nebulizer called Ohtuvayre. New drug so not too much info on it. My doc told me to take it WITH all my other viles!. I already take Yupelri & Albuterol & Budesonide &Formoterol in one day in my nebulizer called Ohtuvayre. …

Hypercapnea describes high levels of carbon dioxide in your blood. This is a result of hypoventilation ( carbon dioxide that your body generates is typically removed from the lungs in the process called "ventilation" ). In "normal" people, elevated …

Is Emphysemia STAGE 4 of COPD, Or are they very different illnesses?

One of our board members, Dr. MeiLan Han from the University of Michigan, has written a book "Breathing Lessons: A doctors Guide to Lung Health " which we reviewed in our book club several months ago. She also recorded the audio for the audio version of …

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Has anyone used Wixela for COPD and if so, was it useful in relieving any symptoms?

Looked this up on ChatGPT. Apparently the graphs indicate moderate to severe obstructive lung disease but the numbers don't bear that out. Quite confused, so was the nurse to be honest.Bit scared of ending up on supplemental O2 now. Especially with the …

Hi Ben - Welcome to 360Social. I'm not a clinician, but I think you should let your doctor know that when you stopped taking the prescribed PPI, your acid stomach came back and let them know what you are doing to get rid of it, and ask their advice about …

this is my newest pft from this past Weds .....hoping someone can help read it . Thank you

This means that your values were low ( less than 80% of normal), but your FEV1/FVC was more than 70% ( no obstruction). This is a sign of "small lungs" and can be seen in a number of abnormalities ( obesity, diabetes, heart failure), but also can be seen …

Has anyone been prescribed the new nebulized therapy that is supposed to reduce exacerbations and is steroid free, I think, Ohtuvayre from Verona pharmacy? It has had great test results but my doctors here aren’t familiar with it apparently it’s some …

Has anyone had a zephyr valve put in? If so how do you feel? How long was recovery from the surgery?

Looking for another person that has had the valves implanted and would like to share their experience. I am in the process of tests for the valves and just curious as to others experiences that have done this procedure.

Be sure you go to a specialist who has successfully done many of the valve placements. Some have a lot more experience than others. My lung doc who does a lot of them says that choosing the correct patients is the most important thing. You should be …

I'm getting a lot of cramping lately. Mostly in my thighs and calves. I'm also on beta blockers so that may have some impact. How do folk deal with this pain? It's almost crippling me. I'm struggling to walk at times.

I am not a doctor either, but it sounds to me like you have had enough exacerbations to warrant triple therapy such as Trelegy. While such medications do have side effects, it needs to be balanced against the benefits. For me, I use Breztri, also a …

So I had a pulmonologist turn up and tell me I don't have COPD, just bad asthma. Told him all about the injury that caused what was obviously sepsis damaging my lungs (remote regional health center...). Now I had some bad flares post sepsis, never had …

What is the best protein powder for COPD patients that need to gain weight? I cannot eat much at a time and need to add protein and calories to my diet.

My husband has end stage copd. I know we don't have a crystal ball but what are your experiences with time frame prognosis.

I have been having mild intermittent shortness of breath for about 10 days with 02 sat sometimes as low as 92, but then normal. Yesterday I had a CT of my lungs which showed mild atelectatisis. I am not sick nor have I been. I've taken NAC 500 mg daily …

Hi. Trying to recover from bad flare and very high CO2 (needed BiPAP in hospital). COPD for many years. Has anyone had favorable results from Mullein tea?

I notice we are having more frequent ozone days. I notice it when the level is above 40 (which is supposedly safe in the green level). I use airnow.gov to check levels. For background: I use oxygen at 2L 24/7. My FEV is probably around 20. I was kicked …

I keep being told that I am not moving any air but not getting any real answers about HOW not get air moving again. I am hoping that someone here can chime in and help with that.... Thank you so very much in advance and breathe easy everyone!

Hi Cinnamon...I think any of the devices mentioned can help--Any way of exercising your lungs is a good thing. Will they improve FEV-??? -maybe-- maybe not---but they won't hurt. Good luck