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 …

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Hi Wiley66! Have you thought about the possibility of allergies causing the return of your symptoms? Even if you have never had allergies such as hay fever before, you may very well have allergies now as pollen has been increasing and the return of …

Has anyone on this forum had the Zephyr valves installed? If so, have they helped?

I reviewed your spirometry from a couple of weeks ago- which was nearly normal. If you are having disabling symptoms you need another evaluation / second opinion. This does not look like COPD- but could be blood clots, heart disease, pulmonary …

Welcome T Town.......Sooooo......If you've been following for a few months then I'll guess you've already read the info in the tabs at the top of the page--if not then read--It's helpful. I'm just a patient like yourself so I can't answer your questions …

Does anyone out there have essential Thrombocytosis along with COPD

Hello I just came off a 5 day 40 mg steroid for a flareup I get anxious because I don't know how long it will last This is the first time it has happened to me I am at stage 3 Thank you

Hello, I have COPD and have lung CT scans from time to time. In my recent one, a pulmonologist noticed two lung nodules. She compared it with another scan done 3 months earlier and they were also there. In the beginning she got worried, but then she …

Second question folks. I keep beating myself up for smoking and doing this to myself and my family (particularly my kids who have to watch me wrangling this beast). COPD has incredible physical challenges but the mental ones are equally confronting. The …

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 …

I'm I guess not really that young, but found out I had some emphysema scattered in both my upper and lower lobes of my lungs. I tested negative for the AAT Deficiency. I am a preemie survivor, who was on a vent for three months after birth. But I had …

Follow-up. I'm on Advair HFA 1 puff twice a day. This is the second week where I am coughing up a tablespoon or so of clear phlegm about 6 times a day. I have developed hoarseness from drug, so increasing to 2 puffs would seem a problem. It is like a …

Hello to all. Newbie here. Still adapting to live on oxygen while sleeeping/napping. Safety question. I've read all kinds of do's and don't's lists while oxygen is in use. Not seeing any direct answers, when searching "Can I talk, text & surf on my …

I researched about the best adjustable bed for the past few days because I’m planning to upgrade my current setup for better comfort and support. I read reviews on the New York Times, Consumer Reports, and Popular Mechanics, and they are marking these …

I had to stop TRELEGY for about a month or so while I figured out how to get it for free (d/t cost) from the Pharmaceutical company GSK. I took Advair hfa inhaler Rx from my PCP to get me through that short period. Once back on TRELEGY, I find it no …

Hi Brittishere, I’m also based in the UK… Have you considered seeing a pulmonologist privately??? It’s around £150, at my initial appointment the pulmonologist spent over an hour talking me through my numbers / diagnosis / prognosis he now looks after …

Are you the strong, silent type? It’s OK to speak up about men’s health! By Kristen Szymonik, BS, RRT, AE-C When was the last time you saw your health care provider ? Do you remember? Some men avoid seeing their health care providers . This can …

I have been reading about a herb called ashwaganda,seems it can bring benefits to COPD patients.I have ordered online for a try of this herb to see if it will bring some benefits to me.I just wonder if any member has any experience of using this herb and …

I’m 25 and recently had PFTs showing mild obstruction (FEV1/FVC ratio around 76%), low peak flow, no bronchodilator response, and a normal DLCO. I have no history of smoking. About five months ago, I started experiencing breathlessness nearly out of …

After experiencing numerous side effects from Trelegy Ellipta and my new doctor agreeing that I was over medicated, she put me on Anora Ellipta. I've been concerned about going off the Trelegy abruptly as a result of doing research and have been …

Hi, The graph shows life expectancy (for males) beyond 65, dependent on smoking status and COPD stage at 65... I think if you can get to 65 in stage 1 or 2 and quit smoking the outlook is fairly bright (on average / all things being equal)... One thing …

Hi. I'm 29. For the past few months i've been smoking a lot of rollies with heavy tobacco, even 20 a day maybe. I've been feeling breathless while doing some effort but for the past days I noticed i feel a little without air even at rest, especially at …

There was a study just released. It looked at oxygen flows from cylinders and concentrators at 1 lpm, 3 lpm and 5 lpm over various lengths. Before I spill the beans on the results, I would like to hear what others are using, think is safe, …

Pulse oximeters are not always accurate and are affected by multiple things ( cold hands, circulation, etc. ) The ones that give you a pulse waveform ( like in the picture below) can inform as to whether the problem is a poor pulse detection. It would …