As the title suggests I have invested in some breath trainers. Anything and everything to get back in the ocean, at least 3 x a week. Just wanting feedback on the items. The welcare breatheasy, an incentive spirometer and my peak flow meter. I have the …

hey there, I posted earlier in the month about my suspicion that I have a floppy trachea due to the pain in my windpipe and loud harsh noise that happens when I do my exhale on Pulmonary Function tests. I also have been noticing when I exercise I just …

a study says Inhaled corticosteroids can slow progression down but I’m mild so by doctor doesn’t recommend them but if a study says they slow the loss of lung function why aren’t they used in mild Copd ? thanks

Hi all Hope you doing weel. Recently i purchased a running/treadmill, to loose weight and control my lungs. So, my question is, is an oxygen level at 95, after 30 min on the treadmill a good sign?. I expected my oxygen to drop more than that, i have …

hi all, firstly, I’m pretty sure I don’t have COPD, but, I’m incredibly confused about the results and my doctors lack of explaining everything. I’m 32, ex pack a day smoker of almost 16 years. Vaper for 2. I had a spinometry done for separate reasons …

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Can anyone recommend an article that explains COPD and the importance of taking care of yourself?

Hey everyone, I'm 39, ex smoker with a 10 year pack history, quit 6 years ago, current military, so I had a viral infection (highly likely COVID) went to hospital as I couldn't breathe, this had been going on 6 weeks by this point. Ended up having a CT …

Rahly, there's no reason people with COPD can't cook. I've had COPD for over 25 years, and have been using 02 since 2000 and cooked regular meals for my family all the time. You do have to be careful with the hose and I run it down my back to keep it out …

I have started jogging and doing weights at the gym, also some stationary bike. I've got a bodyboard and am going to try go and surf with it. Is this safe I guess is my question? Has anyone else done this with mild-moderate obstruction? I am going to …

Hi There, I just wanted to comment on this post to say that if you are interested in Hospital readmissions, that the COPD Foundation is holding the 2nd Annual Readmissions Summit March 26-27. Here is the info on what will be covered: https://www …

With this corona virus if you live alone , and do not socialize, keep your distance, do you have to disinfect anywa

I started out week ago with sore throat, headache and cough. Some wheezing. Went to Dr he thought was sinus infection. Prescribed musnix, Prednisone, and cifdinir.Over the next couple day I was coughing up yellow, pink, dark green and dirt brown phlegm, …

Heterogeneous - Affects some parts of the lungs more than others Homogeneous - Affects all parts of the lungs about the same. In general, Lung volume reduction and valves work better in heterogeneous emphysema ( where the most damaged lung can be …

Hi Dj95 Exercise is great for people living with COPD, but it's also important to listen to your body. I would recommend taking it a little easier on days when you notice you have greener phlegm or may have an infection, so that you don't …

Hi, Just my experience. My symptoms increased massively straight after diagnosis (mild COPD), which when I think back now was probably anxiety, they did (thankfully) settle back down… My experience is that positive action is the only antidote or tonic …

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My home fill oxygen cylinders (pulse) more than once per breath. I don’t think this is normal. I have a few tanks that only pulse once per breath and that is much more comfortable. I think there is something wrong with my tanks that pulse multiple times …

Looking for home remedies to manage symptoms, provide relief for my Chronic Bronchitis, Reactive Airway Disease, and Asthma. I am a USAF Veteran--in 1990 I had a bad upper respiratory infection turn into bronchitis then pneumonia. I was told one of my …

Can anyone tell me what these results mean? My pulmonologist has not called to discuss results with me yet. I am thinking about discussing the zephyr valve with him. I am short of breath most of the time, having to use nebulizer 5 or 6 times a day, I …

Just had pulmo function test my fev1 was 79 percent and my z score 2.0 , they said my lungs are extended and cannot fully push out all the o2, I don't get to see my pulmo Dr until end of june after my lung CT scan,yet I am always out of breath is this …

Leg pain this morning 7/10. Taking lyrica and paracetamol. Fairly limited relief. Nsaids make breathing difficult. Lower back pain as well. Lung function still in the mild range but moving to moderate rapidly. Review next month. Blood tests and more …

I know I need to just educate myself properly on the subject, and I will. But I'm hoping someone can just answer this vague question in the meantime. I just found out my father has COPD. I don't know the stage, but maybe it's not so advanced--he seems …

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Hi Richard, while i am not a clinician you can check with your doctor if cutting the cheaper 500mcg pills of Rofluminast in half with a pill cutter would work for you. I don't know if they are time released or not. Pill cutters cost about $6 online or …