It doesn’t feel like a “coating”, but rather to me it feels like it rises from my right upper lobe then moves among my throat and sinuses (as I try to get it up and out). It was MUCH worse a few months ago (which prompted a CT scan by my Pulmo). The CT …

Hi Norso If you use the NHS.In the UK you require a consultant from your local hospital to recommend LTOT as part of your medication (LTOT means LONG TERM OXYGEN TREATMENT). you really need to know your lung condition FIRST..... have you had a …

My pulmonologist asked for a referral/recommendation of reliable inexpensive personal spirometers that can provide accurate FEV1 readings. Anyone with suggestions and websites where they can be purchased? Thanks. HIcop www.hawaiicopd.org

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Hi all, my spouse has COPD and a bad and deteriorating knee. The latter means her ortho doc wants to do surgery sooner rather than later, as she is experiencing increasingly frequent patella dislocations. The problem is that her pulmonology clinic is …

I had a cough for quite some time, but nothing showing up on X -Ray. I then got a random call from my GP saying I had COPD about 2 years ago. A spirometry test came up pretty inconclusive .I have never smoked, or used chemicals ( apart from randomly …

My Doctor wants me to use a capnography to measure the amount of carbon dioxide I exhale to see if I qualify for a mini ventilator. This all sounds s new to me. Has anyone ever heard of a mini ventilator for home use

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Hi, everyone! I hope you are all having a good day! I am still not smoking! I lost count of how long it's been but it's been well over a month for sure. Now I have started exercising. I have been sedentary a long time and work at a desk job all day. I …

I asked this but I posted in the wrong section. So I am reposting here. Hello. I am new here. I was recently diagnosed with asthma copd overlap syndrome (ACOS) and am trying to understand what that means. I am 54 and very active. I smoked for a few …

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My husband’s primary care Dr. requested a CT scan to see the progression of his COPD. They called with the results and told my husband that he has severe emphysema and plaque in his arteries. He has a follow up appointment with the GP in November but …

Supposed to alleviate alla manner symptoms... But not a cure and not instead of medication. It is s complementary therapy... Just curious if anyone has tried it

Ok, following on from my last mail I met my GP, he’s a young guy and saw no issue prescribing Spiriva 2.5 and an ICS Alvesco for an “empiric” trial. He’s saying this as my FEV1 is well above LLN. He also feels the Alvesco will be good for the small …

Hi everyone, I hope you are all well. I was looking for some advice from people who have emphysema. I am 39 year old male. I smoked around 30 - 50 smokes a day for the past 25 years give or take a year or two. I am now 2 years smoke free. I was …

I have Phelgm everyday all day. I can still jog a 5K and walk 5-6 miles no problem. BUT I have Phelgm everyday. My voice will crackle in morning and sometime when I lay on my back I fee Phelgm on my vocal cords. I’m on Breo 100/25 took my FEV1 today it …

I was diagnosed with COPD about 20 years ago.  Ten years ago, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).  Both of these illnesses seem to make the other one worse.  Breathing takes so much energy that it compounds my MS fatigue.  I …

Hello and welcome to our group!! I have not had a cpap yet but afraid its coming. What Steph said sure sounds very good to me I would be weary of wearing one also.

I don't do well in humidity, but there are some who seem to tolerate it very well. COPD is not a "one size fits all" disease. That being said, my observations of others with COPD in support groups and here, informs me that most people with COPD do have …

My spirometer test shows I have mild obstructive airway disease. Pulmonologist reading my CT said emphysema changes in the lungs also hyperinflation.Have me Trelegy sample that really hasn’t been a silver bullet for my breathlessness. I have been trying …

Prior to and early in my COPD diagnosis I started out in box 1 & 2. Growing up the message that was clearly sent was... "get up and move and you'll feel better". Going to the doctor was something that happened only when the situation was serious, i.e. is …

I’ve shared bits of my story as I have the same lingering symptom: chronic phlegm production that causes me to clear my throat repeatedly, which also gets on my vocal chords. I have a great pulmonologist and he refers to it has “mucus hyper-secretion” …

Hey mcat43 You might want to think about what in the environment may be causing some irritation, that may be causing inflammation and mucus. Or even allergies. You are physically active, exercise, and …

Help. I feel certain I am doing something wrong and need your advice. When I am home, I use 2L continuous oxygen for exertion and sleep, and no oxygen if I'm sitting around. Recently, any sudden change in activity, like going out to get the mail, or …