So now in addition to my o2 level randomly dropping, I'm worried that I'm retaining co2. Sometimes even when pulse ox is good I feel sometimes dizzy, etc. Is this likely with normal dlco and no presence of emphysema? I am going for nuclear stress test of …

Anyone have this problem? My problem is doctors have a hard time figuring out exactly what I have. I am currently going to the best in the Philly area. Temple in Philly. They have guessed emphysema, bronchitis, copd/asthma combo and perhaps …

Not too long after I quit I joined a quit smoking site that maintains stats as a motivator. This is from my profile page with my current stats. Based on averages: 25,925 unsmoked, better yet $10,629 dollars saved and best of all I am breathing again

I suspect what you are looking at is a peak flow. 270 would be low ( see chart below) This, however, is not a substitute for spirometry, https://mylungsmylife.org/topics/group-1/peak-flow...

Dear Mark: I went back and looked at your prior posts-- Based on the chart above - Your peak flow should be around 600, which puts you in the 70-75% range ( which is in the ballpark from what you FEV1 is. These charts are not perfect ( and the Peak flow …

Wait until you really know what you're looking for and see what's available from the suppliers in her area. If you want to begin to learn about POCs, I recommend that you go to www.pulmonarypaper.org and get the May/June issue. Read everything Ryan …

I am being sent a new machine I have not tried before in April and will post a review about it after I’ve had a chance to use it. It’s said to be among the quietest of the continuous flow machines. It comes with a battery but I’m not being sent a battery …

When you have COPD, different doctors can provide important information to help you take care of your lung health. Here are some of the care providers you may see: Primary care doctor: Your primary care doctor is often the first person you talk to …

I am seeing my GP in a couple of weeks to discuss my inhaler. I would welcome any thoughts from the community to consider before I go. There are 2 issues. The first is recurrent thrush and hoarseness from my current inhaler, which is dry powder. I will …

So long story short had battery of tests and heart is fine. I purchased a very expensive medical grade oximeter- Nonin 3250 OTC. My o2 drops rapidly when I start walking with it on and it is supposed to be accurate enough to do this. I mean down to the …

After having a endoscopic with 2 biopsies do you have to wait to do your flutter valve. GAnn

I was so thankful when they moved up my endoscopic from July 8 to today. Everything went well as far as the procedure he did have to dilate my esophagus. He said that I had some twisting in there and he dilated it from a 24 to 54. But then I have to go …

My 16 month old son has low oxygen levels, especially when sleeping. He has had lots of investigation by the hospital and is on a trial of a penicillin for 4 weeks for lung infection - he is 14 days in. We have oxygen at home and a monitor. It is …

Last week, members and friends of the COPD Foundation and Bronchiectasis and NTM Association patient, caregiver, and health care communities convened in Washington, D.C. for a day of lung health advocacy on Capitol Hill. Together, 54 advocates from 28 …

I am still waiting for the results of my spirometry test but my doctor is certain I have COPD. My question is, what is good for shoulder pain?

Tom.E - I have had outstanding responses for almost a year from Gemini, Google's AI platform. It has rapidly grown in functions and ability and is now #1 in the world based on industry platform tests. The info given here seems very good. And responses …

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Is Ohtuvayre replace anything or an added medication? I use Breztri twice a day

They may move my endoscopic up in a couple weeks she said today, has anyone had one while having COPD. Any complications?

I've searched through the Q&A and can't find an appropriate response. Diagnosed emphysema 6 months ago; pulmonologist prescribed twice daily slow acting inhaler, and also a rescue inhaler of albuterol. The albuterol dosage says 2 puffs a day before …

Ask for a wheelchair to push you mom (even if she doesn’t normally need one). This allows her to use as little O2 as possible before and after the flight. All US airlines will supply a wheelchair and pusher upon request. You can get it from the ticket …

I have an Alen 45i air purifier. Going to purchase a second one for the bedroom. I have been moving the one I have into the bedroom at night, but now that the weather is getting warmer, and we will be opening windows, I think a second one is in order, so …

New to this. Hi. Here for my dad, 78 years olds, stage 4 COPD. I've been doing a lot of research on COPD over the last week and found this site. A couple months ago he could walk very short distances and he wasn’t using his portable oxygen (he refused …

I am at 2.5 liters normally. Having difficulty breathing and was curious if I should go up to 3 liters to alleviate shortness of breath.

Hello, Hope all of you are doing well! I got my PFT done recently and pasting the results here. Would appreciate help in interpreting them. I was diagnosed with asthma 4 years ago when I was 34. CT showed hyper-inflated lungs but no mention of emphysema. …