Kristen, I remember the Boggle games you had a couple of years ago. Those were fun too!

Trelegy is to Breztri Breo is to Symbicort And Anoro is to what? What’s the Breztri, Symbicort version of Anoro? I'm asking bec i think the bronchodilator and anticholerginic in the Breztri and Symbicort help me more than those in the Trelegy and Breo. …

Hi Juje, What kind of tape are you using at night? There is a product called Tegaderm that might be helpful to you. It looks a bit like saran wrap and has adhesive on one side. We use it in the hospital for minor wounds, covering IV sites, and for …

1. How often does having chronic bronchitis result in needing supplemental oxygen? 2. How often does emphysema occur in someone who has chronic bronchitis (and doesnt smoke or quit smoking before emphysema started). 3. Why do people with chronic …

I just had the condenser coil replaced in my home AC. On the way out the repairman mentioned the Reme Halo (air purification) and UV light (to prevent mold from growing on the coil). Does anyone out there have real world experience with either? They …

I also been on a non invasive vent and its been since last fall I do believe its very hard to get used to.I do not have sleep apnea I was given this due to end stage fev 1. You breathe with it. Not sure its helping me any either. I have full face mask as …

Welcome, Tom. Every state has a State Health Insurance Assistance Program with trained volunteers who can help you to sort through all the various options. Some states call it SHIP and in others it's SHINE. Personally, I chose an Advantage Plan and …

My father(age 63)has severe COPD.He was last admitted to hospital in 2019 diagnosed with pneumonia and was under ventilation for 14 days.The doctors said he had more than 95% lung damage. For the past few days he had a cough for which I gave him Ceftum …

2D...Platinum 3A...Break Custom 6B...Once Upon A Time That might be a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree at 5C..!!!!!!!! Jean--You should host Jeopardy-or one of those Game Shows!!!!!

I am considering investing in a TAV to help with a boost of oxygen when I need to go up stairs, walk a long hallway, etc. Has anyone used one? Have an opinion? Thanks, Juli

How is everyone-it’s been sometime and think I’m getting a handle on this BUT who knows and no doctor has given me a diagnosis. 44/Male 5’8 JANUARY 11, 2021 3PM PVC 4.57 97% FEV 1 2.96 79% **POST with inhaler **PVC 4.41 94% FEV 3.22 86% DLCO 115% …

Thanks to all who are entertaining my questions. I figure it’s good to ask anyway for other people to search. So- when people say “scarring”. I feel like that term is used in so many kinds of lung diseases. But these lung diseases like fibrosis and …

Hi DannyB - I really wish it was that simple. I'm speaking as a former smoker, the addiction to smoking cigarettes is not mostly psychological. There is also a physical addiction to the substances in cigarettes. I finally quit smoking 18 years ago …

This is a bit complicated... In the "GOLD" definition an FEV1/FVC less than 0.70 ( 70%) counts as obstructed ( whether it is 0.69 or 0.30 ). The FEV1 as a % predicted is then used to define severity ( in your case- more than 80% is mild). In general- a …

Absolutely first class and bang on. Thankyou Dr Mannino, Jean and Das - so very much appreciated. I have a cast iron regime of diet and exercise which I stick to come rain, wind or more rain and this has proved beneficial on numerous levels, but you're …

Last week we talked about COPD basics. Check in - Why is it important to know what happens to your lungs with COPD? (copdfoundation.org) Now that we’ve talked about the basics of COPD, let’s take a closer look at how symptoms can affect different …

Hello everyone, I'm new to 360social, I'm 50 years old and have been smoking since I was 16, last month during a regular check up with my doctor I asked if I could have have a lung check up since I have been smoking for almost 34 years, she asked me if I …

Good afternoon!! As you have probably seen by now, we are talking about comorbidities this month. Do you know what that word means or what comorbidities are common with COPD? I wanted to put a little activity together for you to explain this, so here it …

I don’t have the answer, yet have had the exact same question! I have persistent asthma with a strong mucus component that causes me to cough and clear my throat frequently. The radiologist can tell me there’s no bronchiectasis and even note “tiny” areas …

Before thanksgiving I had gotten sick and needed antibiotics and steroids. They helped for about a week, then I went back to feeling SOB and wheezing. I finally went back to a new doctor about 5-6 weeks later and he did new PFT tests before Christmas. He …

I have COPD, verified by spirometry and pulmonary exams. Technically, by the numbers, my case is severe according to the pulmonologist. I do not have any trouble with mucus- I don't cough, wheeze or rattle when I breathe, even while sleeping. My lungs …

There isn’t a moment, a breath, even on Trelegy or Breztri or ipratropium solution nebulized, where i don’t feel “obstruction” (pressure in lungs, crap in airway, shortness of breath) when I breathe out. Again, i dont have significant allergies and this …

I have recently been diagnosed with Emphysema and am new to this site. If anyone can tell me how to avoid thrush or any type of mouth or dental problems, I would appreciate it. I'd also like to know if it's possible to stop any progression or is it …

You may or may not have heard of these before – let alone tried to pronounce them. Here is some basic information about these two lung conditions: bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease. We’ll add more details and point you to resources as we progress …

I hope this isn’t a silly question but I’m looking for some information. Last Saturday I was very congested and couldn’t seem to cough it up. I had just had some facial surgery for Basil cell so I was just a couch potato… no exercise and not nearly my …