This post was coauthored by Jane Martin, RT and Kristen Szymonik BS, RRT, AE-C As you know, exposure to tobacco smoke and other inhaled toxic particles and gases are the main causes of COPD. Last week we talked about air quality around the world and …

Last week we talked about asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS), and how some individuals with COPD may also have asthma. Today we’re going to look at how asthma sometimes has another connection—to allergies. Let’s start by looking at what allergies are. …

This post was coauthored by Jane Martin, RT and Kristen Szymonik BS, RRT, AE-C Welcome to this special "Rare Disease Day" edition of the Wednesday Check in (yes, I know it's Monday - don't worry, you didn't lose two days!). Yesterday, more than 200 …

This post was coauthored by Jane Martin, RT and Kristen Szymonik BS, RRT, AE-C Medicare Open Enrollment starts this Friday, October 15, 2021! Maybe you're already on Medicare, or maybe you're getting ready to enroll for the first time. Either way, it's …

This post was coauthored by Jane Martin, RT and Kristen Szymonik BS, RRT, AE-C If you have COPD, you know that it is a disease involving the lungs. But did you know that it's common for people with COPD to also have other chronic health disorders that …

Did you know that your emotions or stress can sometimes contribute to a flare-up or make asthma symptoms worse? Stress or other strong emotions can cause changes in the body, including faster breathing which may trigger asthma and make breathing more …

This post was coauthored by Jane Martin, RT and Kristen Szymonik, BS, RRT, AE-C See your doctor if you’re having trouble sleeping and not waking up feeling rested. It would seem simple enough—you’re tired, you put on your pajamas, fall into bed, and …

I think your pulmo isn't sure. The thing I saw in your test result that argues against asthma is that you have very little response to albuterol or whatever treatment you got between tests in the spirometry test you had; that says more COPD than asthma. …

Did anyone try SmartVest Airway Clearance System. If you did please let us know effective this is.

What is the maximum liters of Oxygen allowed when exercising? I know when at rest the max is 6lpm, I stand corrected though, but how about when the patient is exercising, how much oxygen can I give? thanks in advance for any inputs!!!

Not sure if its, correlated but its all I can think of as nothing else has changed. They recently decided to renovate my apt complex to remove all carpeting and install hardwood flooring, plus new W&Ds etc. I was temporarily relocated to another apt …

My aunt is having respiratory issues nowadays, and I have been told to buy her an Inogen concentrators, just wanted to know if its worth the price and if its providing quality devices or not? Is there any option to get a discount off the purchase form …

Ive tried quite a few. Currently cut back on spireva because cramping. Dont notice it does anything after years of using , so I dont miss it. Symbicort works, but I'm afraid it has drawbacks too. Adrenal suppression and myopathy are my biggest concerns. …

To those primarily with copd, chronic bronchitis what symptoms did you have pre diagnosis and how did your symptoms improve after diagnosis and medications? Im newly diagnosed with asthma and chronic bronchitis and I havent yet started on my inhalers …

Hi there, 32 yr old male, gave up smoking 18 months ago after 15 a day for ~10 years. Am really struggling with health anxiety and after coughing up white/clear mucus for the last year since giving up I decided to seek a PFT. Do get some SOB after …

I was diagnosed with moderate COPD in 2016 with spirometry test. Had cold in 2017 with some shortness of breath but took meds and was fine. Have had NO colds, etc or breathing problems since then and have never had to use inhaler or other meds. My last …

i went to the doctor today and he reviewed my pft with me and say over all my results are good and I kept describing my symptoms screaming it’s emphysema, for the doctor to tell me I may have a hiatal hernia due to my 8 year history of bulimia, and the h …

You may be tempted to check which website you are on, but trust us, you are in the right place! It is important that we share information about bronchiectasis with this group because up to 30% of people living with COPD have bronchiectasis, too. For some …

It was a day pretty much like most other days working in pulmonary rehab. We were expecting a new patient to come in for his initial assessment before starting the program. He walked in right on time. His name was Gus, he was 78 years old, average height …

Up for a little fun and education? Head to the link below and download The Basics of COPD. Try your hand at our crossword scavenger hunt through the pages of the guide. ( If you want a little challenge, don't look at the page numbers located next to the …

Personally, I didn't have the fear when diagnosed that I do now. The more I learn and understand what is going on the worse the fear gets. Edit: Woke up this morning thinking about this while having my morning coffee and came to the conclusion that …

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So, in January I had spirometry and DLCO and a 3 month follow up today. after tests in January switched from Spiriva to Trelegy. FEV1 got better---38 (Jan) to 47 (Today), but DLCO declined from 27 to 21.6. Shouldnt the twon numbers be going in the same …

I'm not familiar with this year's program, but these sessions have generally been very informative and worthwhile. They usually have a good program in the morning and then a sponsored box lunch for all attendees and a chance to meet some of the leading …