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 …

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 …

Has anyone used OnlineGenericMedicine in India to purchase their inhalers?

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.

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 …

Its really interesting to get Dr David Mannino's Professional opinion on these trials. David Mannino, MD (Chief Medical Officer, COPD Foundation ) Firstly I agree, avoid "clinics" that offer stem cell based treatments that are unproven, there are many out there who are happy to take your money but …

Hello, has anyone had a tooth extraction while on oxygen and COPD. I know I probably need one and have to see the dentist s the molar is leaving the gums. How does a dentist do this with oxygen and severe COPD? I have anxiety bad just thinking about it …

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some help interpreting the significant changes in my pulmonary function test (PFT) results over a six-month period. History: In December 2024 and January 2025, my family experienced a severe respiratory illness. I went to the …

I am currently supporting a loved one who has COPD and is still struggling with long term smoking addiction. While quitting remains a personal and ongoing challenge for him, I am trying to do what I can to reduce exposure to smoke and pollutants inside …

Hello, I am confused about a new prescription. I was taking Spiriva 2.5 for several months and then my prescription was changed to Spiriva 1.25 after a visit with my doctor. I asked him if he thought I really needed to be on 1.25 because I had been …

Hi all Been getting scores of 3.3 and 4 for sleep Hypopnea, have read some stuff on this but it was google never totally accept results from google. Now I have been Walking and exercising every day My score for last night was "Zero". Is this a good thing …

Hi SaraAnn - most pharmaceutical companies have a patient assistance program. Does your area have a free medical clinic? Maybe through your health department? If so, that doctor may be able to assist you in getting some medication through the …

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 …

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 …

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

From the NY Times today, below is the new list for negotiated drugs prices for Medicare plans by the federal government. Several are for lungs. I have not included the full article as the rhetoric is full of political quotes that I find to be …

I’ve been using it for almost 6 weeks now and can’t say I’ve noticed any improvement. In fact I’m noticing phlegm in my throat which I never had before and I’m constantly clearing my throat now. Also, I think my o2 stats are actually lower. I called the …

Hi guys, never diagnosed but worrying. I posted on here a month ago about excess phlegm and worrying about possibly having chronic bronchitis, I’m 28. I quit smoking 5 months ago, and the little bit of morning phlegm I had when I smoked went away within …

Hi all I'v got the gist of getting the exercise in and cardio and enjoy it. Yesterday and today I pushed myself a little harder I had no ill effects from it, but am a little concerned my Heart Rate shot up to 135bpm, is this ok, i felt fine and it did …

Welcome to COPD360social Jim C. You will make many friends here. Yes it's normal. I also suffer from anxiety. Kinda stays with you.I had to get a prescription from the Dr. to deal with anxiety.

I, for one, am glad the medical system is o longer treating us like mushrooms (kept in the dark and fed sh--). With "MyChart" I get test results before the doctor even sees them. Sometimes I choose to panic. Sometimes I choose to wait and see what the …

Hi all As the weather is so wet and windy I am not getting to go for a walk every day. So i done some seaching and find video lessons of Home walking Workouts there is 10min 15min 20min and 30min so i have been doing the 15min one this is equivalent to …

It's one of two three-in-one meds available; the other is Trelegy. They work well for some people; for others, not so much. It's been around for several years, but it is one of the newest combinations we've seen.

Greetings, Former smoker,59, that quite about 9 years ago. About 1 year ago LDCT found ‘minimal’ emphysema, went to specialist and had spirometry.Doctor said spirometry was normal. He told me never smoke again, eat well, lose weight, and keep up on …