Whoops - I thought I was answering the question at HTTPS://WWW.COPDFOUNDATION.ORG/COPD360SOCIAL/COMMUNITY/QUESTIONS-AND-ANSWERS/DOES-COPD-EFFECT-YOUR-BLADDER-BOWELS-WHEN-YOU-GET-WINDED-LIKE-HAVING-TO-GO-RIGHT-THEN-THERE.ASPX?PAGE=1 No idea how this …

Hi All, As an intro, I’m a 51 yo male & I’ve been on this road now since 2004, a familiar story of bad asthma as a child, binge drinking & smoking until 34 yo, inhalers and a medical history to be proud of! I do have chronic bronchitis with an light …

What exactly is pulmonary hypertension and what are the signs n symptoms ?

Had a visit with my pulmonologist on Tuesday where I reiterated my symptoms. I told him, once again about the mucus/phlegm, daily chest discomfort/headaches, barking cough, ear fullness, throat irritation, and blood in spit almost daily. I told him again …

I just got an oximeter to use when exercising. What is a safe O2 percentage when exercising? Thanks in advance.

Hi Ed! I'm glad the two handed technique is working out well! I've also had patients who had trouble squeezing their inhalers, and they used a very interesting technique- they turned their metered dose inhaler upside down and pushed up with their thumbs …

What are the comments from patients with COPD using wheelchairs. They are to fit me for one tomorrow. What questions do I need to ask.

Via Google search.... B4 - Beep Beep (The Playmates) I listened to it and will never get those few minutes back.... :)

D1958, it is very understandable to be scared, I think everyone who faces a transplant feels the same way. Mass General is a great hospital one of the best. I think you need to go and be educated about the procedure and what to expect from the experts …

My experience after sitting for long periods is very SOB as soon as I start walking. After a few minutes of alternating between sitting and walking I am much better. Sort of like I have to phase in walking or other exertion.

Hello All! I hope you are having a good week so far! I don’t know how this keeps happening, but time sure does seem to fly by these days. Is that the way it is for you, too? The check-in for this week is following up on our exacerbations conversations. I …

Hi Tipsy! If you had a pulmonary function test ( PFT), where you blow into a tube connected to a machine, that should be a definitive diagnosis. COPD is a progressive disease, and without proper treatment and management, decline can occur quickly. …

I have requested a second opinion with a different pulmonologist over a month ago and I can’t get in until September 10th. I called his office yesterday to see if there was any way we could expedite some of the tests like a PFT(been over a year-first one …

Is it okay to nebulize duoneb when the Wildland fire smoke is really thick .

I scored 20, if it was rephrased to "Do you currently" I would have scored less. Gives me food for thought. For instance I have been out of vitamins for weeks.

Hi migoblu! I am not aware of any OTC product for a humidifier, except for diffused essential oils. They must only be used in a humidifier that has an essential oils diffuser attached. I myself am not a fan of diffused oils. There are various OTC …

I had an exacerbation on Feb 9 2018 that landed me in the ER. Since that day I quit smoking and started to treat my COPD. I know my warning symptoms and if they appear I call the Dr. I have emergency meds on hand just in case( antibiotic and prednisone ) …

It seems like a long time ago, but near the end of 2019, I conducted an informal survey on COPD360social as well as some Facebook COPD support pages. There was really only one question on this “survey”, but it was one that I thought was important to ask. …

Hi Davescott.....Blair gave you a good answer. If you smoke-Quit. Exercise and eat right and you could be good to go. Good Luck!!---Speak to the pulmonologist!!!!!

A3 - Fishing (Fish in G) ??? D3 - Wise (Ys) ???

I had an older device for awhile, but didn't think much of it. I now use the Aerobika. When congested I find it helps with bringing stuff up. Long breaths out seem to cause me to cough more and bring something up. As others have said - everyone is …

A flutter device is a hand held device that you blow into---it creates a vibration in your chest that can help loosen mucus that is stuck there. There are several---you can find them on Amazon or just Google flutter device---they are priced from $20-$100 …

Hard to clear mucous so much coughing makes me tired. hard to breathe, do much mucous. Been on prednisone and antiobotics for a few months. Any suggestions.

I’m in pulmonary rehab and we were told patients only get approximately “20% of the inhaled medication without using a spacer”! That’s a drastic reduction, and even if it’s a higher percentage for some of us, it’s certainly not close to 90 or 100 %. Per …

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