Sounds like you need to call your doctor or go to an ER or Urgent Care. If your having an exacerbation you need to be treated. The right meds can help you recover!! You'll feel better about everything once you start to feel well again. Sorry I don't have …

Had my spirometry today, here are the results. Just a reminder why I had the spirometry. My x-ray notes included this phrase emphysematous appearing. Is this test ok? if so what should I do next regarding the notes from the x-ray. Thanks Lee

I am (now) 25 and after struggling with breathing issues for what feels like all my life (and things like chest pain/tightness/heaviness, excess mucus, horrible acid [even at 10 years old], chronic fatigue and general breathing difficulties).. I finally …

I am (now) 25 and after struggling with breathing issues for what feels like all my life (and things like chest pain/tightness/heaviness, excess mucus, horrible acid [even at 10 years old], chronic fatigue and general breathing difficulties).. I finally …

Did you know that members of the COPD Foundation have been traveling to minor league baseball stadiums to raise awareness and educate the public about COPD? Over the last several years, we have spread awareness at the following stadiums: The Louisville …

Did you know that members of the COPD Foundation have been traveling to minor league baseball stadiums to raise awareness and educate the public about COPD? Over the last several years, we have spread awareness at the following stadiums: The …

Well let's put this into focus, you've not been diagnosed with anything yet as you can't diagnose off an image alone, it has suggested something, you need a PFT to know more and to put it all together, I would seek a good raspatory …

Always check with your doctor before starting an exercise program. “Exercise? Me? You can’t be serious! I can’t even walk to the bathroom without gasping for air!” When I was working in pulmonary rehab, a lot of people felt this way when they were first …

I used Trelegy for 5 months, during which time I noticed a real improvement in my breathing. I walk a lot, and the uphill stretches were much easier. One downside was that I often wanted to clear my throat of mucus, and my voice was croaky. It was very …

hi everyone! I am wondering what oxygen levels that you all are living at. I am weaning off oxygen and was told by my pulmonary doctor that some people with copd have 02 levels between 92 and 88. I just want to make sure my organs are getting enough …

A CT Scan is as accurate as the type of scan, HRCT is the gold standard for seeing minor changes/lung tissue, a CTPA will still see moderate/severe changes but may miss very minor early changes but it's still high resolution just not the gold standard. A …

Does anyone else have CHF as well as idiopathic lung disease? If so what is the best treatment to alleviate a flare up? Just had a UTI that triggered my now going into the low 80’s SATS even with 4ltrs of O2

tI am wondering what other people's experiences have been with Portable Oxygen Concentrators. I need to get one for travelling to visit family & friends who are quite a distance away. All the options and information I see is pretty overwhelming. Any tips …

Did anyone ever accidentally take an extra dose of incruse? Called Dr but haven’t heard back yet

has anyone used the Revefenacin (Yupelri -trade name) not sure if it’s a daily inhalation or ???

Hello, I tried posting this before, but it disappeared, so I apologise for any duplication. Trelegy makes me gag, retch, and worse. It takes some time to recover. Has anyone else had this problem? I would appreciate any advice. Thanks!

I have had full sets of LFT and told these are normal. Very Minor dip on gas trasfers DLCO but other than that very standard. Iam trying to work out why my chest feels heavy and like im not getting enough air then, and if i am having a flare up of …

Hiya gang I have minor emphysema, bronchiectasis, alpha 1, and a constant pericardial effusion which seems to cause me constant issues Does anyone else have a non explained pericaridal effusion or pericarditis?

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 …

When I go to the gym I frequently encounter other people using aerosol sprays. Some are more problematic than others. For instance, hairspray does not bother me all that much, but deodorant or scented body sprays really irk my throat and lungs. It's not …

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Ratch, I have been looking into this very topic myself. What I have discovered is that if you are eligible for SSDI then you are eligible for Medicare. However, there is a two year wait before Medicare will begin. I am looking forward to reading other …

Home after 15 days in hospital when 02 dropped to 77. On 5 l now which means tanks. How do you know how may to take with you? Think about getting caught out and not having enough. Prayerfully I will continue to get better, and go back to 2 l. Also I seem …

Curious and looking to discuss participation in clinical trials etc

Welcome Don.....Sorry I've never heard of Lignosus but someone here may have. I'm sure they'll post if they have. You'll get lots of help here. Click on the LEARN MORE tab at the top of the page--lots of info there