I had lung function test back in March because of a ct scan showing emphasemous bsck ground. All the numbers were over 100 amd the ratio was 96 i think. Any way I still wake up in the and while just laying there, I will get short of breath and break out …

Is it normal when pharmacy fills nebulizer med using part b for it not to show up on your claims on my medicare.gov. Its been a month and still not showing. Pharmacy tells me they filed it showed accepted. Medicare says don't see the claim.

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I have end stage copd and am on o2 and have shortness of breath walking 10 feet to my bathroom.My oximeter goes from 94 down to 80 .I sit to pee as I caant stand as long.I just got a referral from my pulmonologist to go to pulmonary rehab. My breathing …

Its me again. I have been on steriods, mainly prednisone for a long time going from 60 mgs. down to 40 , now 20mgs. I have gained at least 30 lbs. in 6 months. The doctor now is trying to wein me off of the prednisone. Is it normal to gain so much weight …

I have now quit smoking for 4 weeks. How long does the cennsacion to smoke last in most people?

Hi everyone has anyone had issues with platelet count being high? Picked up on routine blood test . Wasnt sure if Flare up up of copd due to weather change is causing inflammation coinsiding with platelet count . Was told inflammation can raise platelet …

My husband (66) was diagnosed with COPD and lung cancer June, 2020. In November, he came down with pneumonia, and in January was diagnosed with radiation pneuminitis. It was all a severe crisis. He was on 4 liters oxygen 24 hours for 6 months, but after …

I have been exercising my entire life--turns out that's a good thing !!!--I have had many different routines over the years. I don't really keep exact track of what I'm doing-I just do a lot of what I've always done--just a little slower as I get older ! …

Are there any online zoom meetings for COPD support groups

That's a question for your Dr. I would call him right away. Sorry -not much help.

CAN ANYONE TRANSLATE THIS FVC3.71% , FEV1 0.93% I KNOW IT HAS TO DO I THINK WITH EXHALED AIR . THANKS IN ADVANCE PLEASE DUMB IT DOWN SO WE CAN UNDERSTAND IT.

Throughout this month, our Wednesday Check ins focused on communication. We covered a lot— how to get the most out of routine medical appointments through effective communication with our doctors, keeping track of our health information, and …

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Hi all, Quick question, I take an ICS Bechlomethasone (Qvar in US) for my mild asthma and mild chronic bronchitis. I'm not taking anything else due to a few meds not suiting me, hence the review. I've gone without it for years so stopping abruptly will …

The booster is given 6 months after your last vaccine as I have read. Yes I will surly get my fluzone end of Sept is what I usually do.

Dry nose from oxygen

Have you ever been out and about when a person—a stranger to you—stared at you and your supplemental oxygen? Were you asked, “Did you smoke?” Or, if you don’t use supplemental oxygen, has anybody ever watched you as you were coughing or working hard to …

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I've been worried about my heart for some time as all my readings, sp02, blood pressure, fluctuate quite wildy. The oximeter goes from 90 to 91 to 94 to 95 96 97 then back down all in seconds. It's never really stable as you see on YouTube demos. Heart …

I take Combivent for COPD which is an inhaler containing both Albuterol and Ipatropium Bromide. About 2 years back they changed it from aerosol to a non aerosol type inhaler. Now you must insert the cartridge yourself, turn the canister to reset each …

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The dicrotic notch on the waveform on my oximeter is missing or if present very indistinct. Is that something anyone knows the reason for?

I’ve been trying out a few inhaled meds lately on the guidance of my PCP. I need the LABA element for my SOB. Problem is they all seem to make me anxious and jittery even at low doses. I’ve recently tried one puff twice daily of Seretide Evohaler 50, …

Ihave been reading about how good turmeric is for inflammation. How effective is it in helping with inflammation in copd patients?