6 - Toy Story

Hello Everybody, I want to the ER because of chest pains and came out with a diagnosis of emphysema. The diagnosis was based on darkness on an x-ray (not hyperswelling of lungs or diaphragm flattening). No CT or breathing tests. It is surreal because I …

Hi FannyJ - Welcome to 360Social. ..Please... never feel bad or embarrassed about asking your doctor questions about the results of tests or x-rays or any other procedure. Never! As good as our primary care doctors may be, they just don't have …

Ayr saline spray and Ayr gel are both good for dry nose. So tyou have humidity cup on your o2 source? That helps a lot distilled water only.

A1....Money down the drain B3...Go belly up------Maybe while belly breathing!!!!!! D4...Bottom of the barrel C3...Keep your chin up

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Hello! I have had two X-rays, about a year apart, both showing hyper inflated lungs and flattened diaphragm. I am an active (albeit back-of-the-pack) triathlete. Is it possible to have COPD yet still be able to do my sports

I appreciate all of the thoughtful comments regarding my question. I do agree that aging (61) may be a factor in how my skin has gotten thin. And I really don't bruise per se, but do experience quite a lot of purpora especially on my arms. But I first …

Last December we talked about what you look for in a doctor. You said that you want a doctor who really listens to you, has a helpful, dependable office staff, shows respect for you, and works in partnership with other members of your health care team. …

As I describe earlier this week, on a couple times I was experiencing SOB, yet my O2 > 98%! It happened again this morning, then I noted {my new Wellue adds PI on the iPhone app} PI around 1 - 2; when SOB. Further Last night my O2 = 95%, PI = 6% and …

Though I don’t have COPD, I do have persistent asthma. My pulmonologist has me doing deep breathing exercises with a 40lb. resistance band. I loop the band around a steady object (I use my desk leg), pull back with both hands while taking as deep a …

Hey Richard...I have a few of the flutter valves. They're all pretty much the same and they have helped me. Hope this helps a little. Did the Dr have a recommendation???

Hi! Sometimes when I go to eat, as soon as the fork gets to my lips and I open my mouth, I cough. It doesn't happen all the time. My pulmonologist mentioned a swallowing study when the pandemic has calmed down, Has anyone experienced this issue, and/or …

I use PLB when I feel the need. It Definitely Helps!!!! I've used It during exercise or anytime my breathing feels a little off. I use it even if I don't feel the need. I've used it just to relieve stress--it helps. PLB is a great tool for us to use. I …

i was on Symbicort up until last week then my pulmonologist changed it to Anoro. Question.can Anoro cause shooting pain in the bottom of legs - I’ve been on it fir approx 4 days and am being woken up around 4 am with shooting pain down the right hand leg …

I reported the other day on a new pulseox - Wellue $40 on Amazonsmile - that is bluetooth connected to my iPhone via blurtooth. It works! a screen shot of real time data collected is below. //ed

My triggers tend to be - perfumes and/or scents; I can't tolerate most perfumes, scented candles and many cleaning products - smoke of any kind - poor air quality, inside the building, as well as, the air outside. Living in a larger city can be …

03...For your eyes only?????

I have suffered recurrent chest infections, pneumonia and wheezing for years. I recently had a Spirometry test which indicates COPD. They've arranged for another test in 2 weeks and I was a heavy smoker for 8 years but quit 5 years ago. I have a 3 year …

I have not smoked in almost 30 years. But "they" say my lungs will continue to deteriorate. What causes that? I heard Univ of Houston was looking at Natural stem cells we have in our bodies that are not good for us. Mayo Clinic was looking at senescent …

Has anyone heard of this disease? I've been going back and forth with asthma and copd diagnosis in recent years. Turns out my ct scan from hospital stay at the end of 2017 actually points to this and they sent me home with meds for it without really …

would a respiratory therapist or someone with any ideas please tell me a little more about nebulizer mouth pieces. i got my 1st nebulizer in 2018 and they dropped it off and said goodbye. i am currently using it 2 to 3 times a day with a duo neb and 2 …

Diagnosed severe copd a year ago after pleural effusion and pneumonia . In Hospital 2 wks . Took few months to get back to my so to speak normal breathing . Now a year later fell fractured my hip had surgery . Five days after surgery had exacerbation …

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