Hi Folks, I am inquiring whether a prescription for a mucolytic would be beneficial for me. I am currently taking 1200 mg of guaifenesin, yet I continue to experience difficulties in expelling mucus, likely due to my compromised respiratory and coughing …

Hello, Thank you very much for this community! I would like to understand some more about Asymptomatic Emphysema. 1. How many stages are there? 2. Is it possible to get to the final/end stage being asymptomatic? 3. How often is Asymptomatic Emphysema get …

Hello, just joined. I wondered if somebody could help me with a query. I was told I probably have COPD awhile ago and I’m awaiting a test to find out for certain, but in the meantime, my Dr has given me a daily use inhaler. He mentioned at the time that …

I got my COPD diagnosis in November 2023. Still trying to understand it. Do I have to consult my doc for using any new food/drink ? That sounds a lot of work.

Quitting smoking is key. Control what you can (diet, exercise, vaccinations). Many people with your degree of lung function have long and productive lives.

At this point, the best hope for a "cure" appears to be the work that is going on at real research facilities that are working with stem cells. The hope is to develop a method of altering stem cells so that they will actually work to regenerate lung …

Foes anyone else have issues with their inhaler giving them dry mouth. I have been using act dry mouth for years but just don’t seem to work. What are some other to use ThankGAnnes

I have heard one of the big things about this medication is that you have to really shake it well to be sure that it ALL dissolves or you don’t get the full benefit from it (eg if there are still particles in the solution when you start nebulizing. We …

Hi all Today I achieved 10,718 steps which I think equals 4 miles, can I ask does anyone else walk this distance or maybe more over the course of a day. I only ask as I was told this was too much. SPO2 was 97 Heartrate was 80 Using a finger oximeter It …

Hi Folks, I am a long-time COPD patient, having endured this condition for 25 years. Recently, my heart has also become a significant concern. I was cautioned that this is often the trajectory for individuals with chronic COPD; the heart tends to falter …

I was just diagnosed with moderate emphysema. No daily 02 yet. I took a flight simulation test that resulted in need to fly with POC supplemental oxygen— I love traveling and have flown to Europe every year for many years and so I feel devastated to have …

Hi, I recently had a pulmonary function test and I’m hoping to get some clarification. I am a 49-year-old Caucasian woman, 167 cm tall. My PFT results were: FEV₁: 90% predicted FVC: 103% predicted (I have practiced yoga breathing exercises for about 20 …

Hi I'm new here, so hi folks. I have stage three Emphysema and recently my doctor started me on blood pressure medication, I've tried Amlodipine and Ramipril but both seem to have made my breathing much worse than it was, where I can only walk half as …

Anyone with blebs cant use the non invasive home vent. Would cause the lungs to collapse. I assume be the same thing for cpap beings trilogy is the same and cpap asking in May at my pulmo appt. I was hoping there is something to give me a oxygen boost …

Hi all Iv got up with the lurgy thumping head throat really sore off food. Dr wont give rescue pack cause my chest and lungs are clear. Is this right? I have bought the chemist lol, and resting plenty of fluids. No exercise today just cannot do it. …

I've been researching various supplements to help with my joint and back pain. I have thoracic scoliosis plus Gerd (which both affect my breathing) and cannot take Advil and Tylenol doesn't do it for me. I'm on Trelegy, Prilosec, Fosinopril, Crestor, …

Hi all I have got to use Glue most Glues have fumes anybody suggest a safe one thats less likely to irritate lungs. Was using Super Glue but have been advised against it, although I have not had any adverse reaction to it. Its a hobby i have done for …

Hey everyone, this question doesn’t have anything to do with meds, it’s a question of heat source, we have had 2 2 Snowfall in the last week, my husband and myself get quiet worked op what we would if we lost power. We have all electric, we had our …

is anyone taking Ohtuvayre, if so did you have any side effects of mood changes

Late reply here - sorry Wildebeest. Certainly YOU don't need to apologise for writing a lengthy reply, I'm highly appreciative for the insight that you and some others on here provide. It is useful for us all to compare our situations to try to make …

I take 18 different supplements daily. NAC is one of them.I have been taking NAC at the rate of 1200mg once a day for several decades. Originally I began taking it when I had a liver virus that has since been gratefully resolved through one of the many …

Does COPD have a cure? Can it be reversed? Can I do everything I used to do before my diagnosis (exercise/running/yoga)? I think ever since my diagnosis I’ve become very scared to do physical activities thinking I will get out of breath.

I'm in the midst of a long exacerbation (23 days and counting). This afternoon, I started having short duration, sharp pains in my right lung. I'm still waiting for my pulmonologist to get back to me. Besides the acute bronchitis, I still have a sinus …

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Hi all, I am feeling dreadful, i had to go back home at mid day because i could not cope with work. Can’t stop crying although I am the one responsible for this. I am Anne, 54 and French. I have been having low dose ct scans for the last 2 years to check …