Hello all, I'm almost 42, have never smoked in my life and have not any significant exposure to second hand smoke or industrial materials. No one in my family has ever had COPD. I never had asthma as a child or any breathing issues until about a year or …

Hi everyone, im 45 years old with copd. if i eat to much i have a hard time breathing while my food is digesting. Is there any help for this? I am afraid cause i am slowly vanishing away..

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First question is how were you diagnosed with COPD? The only definitive test for COPD is a spirometry or Pulmonary Function Test (spirometry is part of that). If you haven't had the breathing test, your diagnosis is a guess. Maybe a good guess, but still …

I want to start using a Spirometer at home to try to improve my lung function. What should my target number be? Any

My husband was diagnosed with mild emphysema by a pulmonologist, who did not suggest any follow up. Our primary care physician says he (primary care) can take care of any associated treatments, and so far has prescribed a three part inhalation powder …

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hi all, do you all have a favorite neb cup or delivery device that you like and why? Specifically I was wondering if anyone has noticed a difference between the different pari neb cups like the lc sprint, plus and star. My respiratory symptoms have …

I'm using Constant flow now, I'm trying to go on Pulse. I was considering 1 of the Imogene's, any input? any users? Talked with my supplier & they recommend I stay on the bottles with a pulse regulator? Any feedback god or bad would be helpful..

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Hi hollylee44. Welcome to the club. Sounds like a second opinion is a good idea. We need docs who give us time and listen to us. I think you should wait until you recover from surgery to take another PFT--you may get a different result with the FEV1. …

Fev1 Actual 3.23. Pred 4.0 %Pred 80 Fev1/Fvc%. Actual 75. Pred 79. %Pred 94 FEF 25-75% % Pred 65

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had a recent hospital stay after a month breathlessness I was diagnosed with hyperinflated lungs/COPD… Had a full cardiac work up while I was there and it’s not my heart… I have breathlessness and now the most disturbing thing is I cannot take a deep …

Interesting discussion. When you have COPD and are struggling to breathe - in fact, even when you feel like you're having a fairly good breathing day and really don't even realize you're struggling to breathe - there can be a lot of tension in your upper …

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I am 45 years old and have not been officially diagnosed with COPD but I have a very strong suspicion that I do have it. I first started experiencing SOB about 5 years ago while I was taking my daily jog. Since then, the SOB has gotten progressively …

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Some rural areas may not have pulmonary rehabilitation facilities in close proximity. I am looking to find out how helpful these programs are to patients.

I have been looking into a few different FDA approved mesh nebulizers and all seem to have mixed reviews, including the Flyp. I am now considering a non FDA approved one considering the much lower price.

Can anyone tell me if Stiolto Respimat is any more beneficial than Combivent Respimat other than Stiolto lasts for 24 hours (theoretically) . What I mean, is Olodaterol any better than Albuterol, Or is Tiotropium any better than Ipratropium? My Pulmo has …