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 …

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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.