Hello again everyone I am back with another question or maybe just want to hear other peoples experiences. I am in the moderate stage of emphysema. I quit smoking in 1994 when I was told I have mild copd , they did not specify what type at the time. I …

So this morning I had a phone consultation with the best doctor at our GP surgery. He told me that as I’m asymptomatic with my emphysema that currently there’s no need for putting me through a barrage of tests. I walk several miles every day with my dogs …

I have never smoked a day in my life and I have it is that how is that possible

I would like to know what type of experiences people have had using Dilaresp. My pulmonologist just prescribed it for me and I am a little hesitant to take it! Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Juli

Here is what I think: Emphysema means some holes in lung, and on the CT frames/slices, you will see some darker spots. For very early emphysema, the holes are as small as the image noises, it's hard to tell if they are truly emphysema. The progression …

My father has copd and over the last 5 days his O2 has been in the 80s sometimes low 90s. He seems to be experiencing more shortness of breath and is extremely hoarse. Yesterday he developed pretty consistent hiccups and they are continuing today. Does …

When I was working in pulmonary rehab, new patients would come in for their initial assessment. When the assessment was done and they were about to leave, they’d often say, "I feel much better about things now than I did when I got here today. This …

Hi, I’m in the India. My father is 57 years old and recently diagnosed with COPD stage 4(FEV1 29% and post PFT is 32%). What to do and What is the life expectancy. Please help History: doesn't smoke or never smoked. He had very severe asthma from past …

Sorry to hear about your mom. First off Emphysema is COPD. Palliative care is not a bad idea and definitely worth looking into. As for smoking particles catching fire that is not true. Only dangerous if a flame, spark is present. As for life expectancy, …

Hello TFoers, It sounds like you're doing well following your chest infection, which is shown by all the physical activity and exercise you're able to do. Good for you for keeping up with that! It's my understanding that emphysema can show up on a …

Jane - Thank you for everything you have shared with us. Know that you have touched and helped to change so many lives for the good. I’m certain that you will continue to do so. I love the butterfly as a symbol of change, the process requiring much work …

You may be able to alleviate some or all of the soreness in your throat by using a spacer or holding chamber if they are metered dose, spray inhalers..

Fighting the stigma of COPD is one of the reasons the COPD Foundation is here. John Walsh (the late founder of the Foundation) , who never smoked but had severe COPD because of Alpha 1 Antitrypsin deficiency ( genetic COPD), called this the "shame and …

my doctor call me after having a pulmonary function test and tells me I have asthma and may have very mild copd what does that mean ? I ask so I don’t have copd and she said you might have a very mild case do the the test again in 2 to 3 years

I just got a mesh Nebulizer. I find at least 1/2 the med condensed in the mouthpiece. Is this normal? I see something called an “aid” neb which is active only on inhalation which might help - anyone got input?

I’m so sorry to be posting on this here but I have no where to turn to I feel so lost I really want to live my life but i am having a hard time going back to be my regular self I just can’t function is this normal and if so how long before I start …

Have you seen this article about research that relates to future COPD treatment at this website? https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-releases/20...

Recently, I had a minor asthma flare-up that really took me by surprise. I was not expecting it and hadn’t done anything unusual that would have caused it. I used my short acting inhaler, but still felt some chest heaviness later in the day. I was …

I dont know whether i am having an exacerbation or only a panic attack. Can you explain?

Hello. I am a diving lover. I am diagnosed with mild COPD with no symptoms. My pulmonologist has told me that I can scuba dive without problems, however, I am afraid that I may have problems from scuba diving. Could you advise me? Thank you

Here are some summer hits from 1974 - a fun time for me because I had a new boyfriend! We listened to WLS and WCFL out of Chicago. When Will I See You Again ---- Three Degrees Rock the Boat ------ Hues Corporation You Make Me Feel Brand New ------- …

I haven’t really been diagnosed with copd but emphysema did come up on a ct scan and I feel like I haven’t been able to live my life sense that day at the er I did go see my doctor and will be going for a pulmonary function test July 7 I can’t get myself …

Love Jo-Von Tucker's thoughts on hope. I was pretty lucky with hope when I first faced my COPD diagnosis 4 years ago ( Feb 2018 ). I was in the hospital after an exacerbation. Every Doctor and Nurse was positive and told me if did the right thing by …

Spirometry shows a restrictive impairment - with no obvious air trapping (emphysema) evidence. Diffusion capacity is low. This is consistent with a post- Covid spirometry that is being reported in some people. You did not improve after bronchodilator ( …

Based on my results, what stage am I in. The doctor did not say much other than mild emphysema.