Hi all As the weather is so wet and windy I am not getting to go for a walk every day. So i done some seaching and find video lessons of Home walking Workouts there is 10min 15min 20min and 30min so i have been doing the 15min one this is equivalent to …

I have severe COPD with an FEV of 31%. If I quit smoking now, what are my chances of FEV increasing a bit?

i believe my big issue is small airway disease. In my case from smoking years ago and working in a chemical environment. Seems there is no real treatment for this?

Hi all Been reading all your posts, When i spoke to my Dr he said there is no pulm Rehab and exercises and for copd absolutely no help at all, just carry on with my life as long as i dont sit on my butt all day everyday i be doing enough. I have …

Below is what I just messaged my pulmonary doctor: You prescribed a new inhaler Spiriva. I today won an appeal by phone with my drug plan provider to change the cost of Spiriva Respimat 2.5 MCG INH from the Medicare Tier 4 high cost (as a non-preferred …

Hi all! Does anyone have any suggestions on how to treat head pressure/pain from coughing? This is not a regular Headache, but instead it is a painful sharp pain each time I cough. This makes me suffer all day since I cough during the day and during my …

I have severe stage 3 COPD and I have been on Breyna going on a year and it's effectiveness has never been as good as Symbicort was in the past. Do others using Breyna find it is less effective?

It’s hard to not get discouraged when it seems like it always something’s else. I am a person of faith and when it comes to being able to eat with the indigestion, I can’t seem to find what to do. Is anyone else having this issue. The acid in some fruits …

Your question was directed only to current smokers who have COPD. I am a former smoker with COPD so I know I am not who you want to hear from. I am hoping that some of the current smokers will reply to your question asking Anyone NOT quitting smoking and …

does anyone do smoothies with TJ or without milk. I got one the other day that had fruit juice,, bananas and strawberries, with whey protein. Was large so I ended up making 3 out of it just adding more juice and fruit. It was like the coldness helped me …

Hi all Happy new year to you all. Just some advice really, I have been poorly so any exercise went outta window. I am now starting to feel better and today thought exercises but failed miserably to maintain the level i was at, so annoyed as i was loving …

I posted my PFT follow up results here a short while ago. This was done after a flare I had in October. While all the numbers remained the same as last one in 2019, even a little better, I don't feel the same physically. I noticed that my IC is slightly …

I have severe COPD and type 2 diabetes, I’m on breztri 2 times a day and abuteral as needed. I’m congested most of the time and got hooked on Afrin. I still get short of breath doing minor things around the house and was wondering if there is an …

I have a problem I don't know how to solve it...my doctor ordered me a nebulizer and medication to use with it....and she billed Medicare which paid for the nebulizer under part B so part D won't cover my medication solution unless Im in a nursing home . …

Hi Fam, Long term smoker here (I have been clean for past 5 years) but unfortunately I am still carrying the consequences. I have been having difficulty in breathing but it has exacerbated for about a week. I went for a checkup and got an x-ray. Doc …

Which form of Spriva do you use or have used? 1. Spiriva Respimat : A soft mist inhaler or 2. Spiriva HandiHaler : A dry powder inhaler I'm trying to decide. The first is not in stock at CVS and they have to order it. So maybe it is really new …

hi everyone been a while since I’be been on, if you remember I had emphysemous changes, seen lung specialist today and had another spirometry which was 68%. He said I had unsymptamatic emphysema and didn’t require anything at this time but there seeing …

https://www.copdfoundation.org/COPD360social/Community/Questions-and-Answers/What-exactly-is-an-exacerbation-COPD-or-asthma-I-have-both.aspx From David's answer to my question last year I guess I am having an exacerbation. The answer kind of matters …

I am 47 and have severe COPD. Lung functions are at 30%. I am currently sick and afraid. So far my symptoms are sore throat, runny nose and body ache. I went to the ER and I was tested negative for RSV, flu, COVID and strep. They gave me some nasal spray …

I have asthma as well as moderate COPD. My inhaler regime is Fostair on a MART regime. So I take 4 puffs per day and am allowed to take up to 4 more puffs per day as needed. My SOB has always felt mild and I can quite easily ignore it. It does not …

I lost my home oxygen therapy i am in last stage COPD. Its going to take three months if at all to get back does anyone know if you can buy a safe oxygen concentrator online?

Lost home oxygen told it could take three months if at all to get back. Does anyone know where to buy a safe home concentrater?

I had my home oxygen taken away and they won't give it back until. 3 months maybe if at all. I know what i did was stupid and dangerous to me and the people living in the building. I am at end stage COPD so it's very scary not having my oxygen. Dose …

Hi Folks, I am inquiring whether a prescription for a mucolytic would be beneficial for me. I am currently taking 1200 mg of guaifenesin, yet I continue to experience difficulties in expelling mucus, likely due to my compromised respiratory and coughing …