Hi all, Happy to have found you.I don’t yet have a COPD diagnosis but I’m anticipating one soon.I smoked (not cigarettes that much, but pretty heavily marijuana with tobacco) for about 10 years from 15, then more sort of social smoking for the next 10 …

Recently diagnosed with Chronic Emphysematous Changes. Found out yesterday. Scared that I cannot quit smoking and in general. Started Chantix this morning. Any advice out there? Is it progressive even if I quit smoking? Thanks in advance.

One thing ive had since my breathing issues that began after my bad bout of walking pneumonia and bronchitis, is a stuffy nose. I constantly have drainage but no “drip”. There’s nothing drippy about it and i never cough during the day from any of this …

Hi there I just had a CT scan last week since I’ve smoked since I was 14 and have been getting a little SOB and have lung cancer that runs in my family and the radiologist wrote minimal/mild emphysema on my scan. I have an appointment with a …

I asked the question a minute ago But I meant to add more to the question Before I went off the page . I had fev1 pulmonary function test done over the years and I have tested and been at 55 for my fev1 and then the next time I went came back up to 60 …

Welcome Majin Kaos........I'm a patient like yourself but your numbers look pretty good to me. If you take care of yourself----No smoking--Eating Right--Exercise and taking meds if prescribed you should be OK for a long time to come. You'll know more …

When I as in hospital for exacerbation and couldn't move the mucus I was put on pulmozyme and it really worked they use it for CF patients . My drs nurse tried to get it here in our town but couldn't have it for home use. I do the hypertonic 7% saline …

I don't like constricting clothes either. Getting so I hate jeans but like the geggings and bagging pants are so comfortable. I also hate the bras never found a good comfortable one yet. I did the Genie ones they seem to be tight. Even went bigger size …

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!

Hi everyone! I hope you are all doing well! I have a question about a copd flare-up. A little over a week ago i had a head cold which went to my lungs. I was coughing up phlegm. Last week i started feeling better, but i had trouble breathing off and on …

so I was doing fine for 6 years, exercise and everything, until this week. Now trouble breathing day and night. My peak flow and fev1 are always normal at home with digital peak flow, but when at asthma doctor last month she told me it was at 60 abd …

I had a PFT at the end of August and I’m confused a little. I had one in November of 2023 and was diagnosed with Mild asthma but this last test the doc starts talking about COPD!?? They still haven’t been able to tell me either way what my actual …

wound up in er ten days ago due to shortness of breath and confusion. Clicking / crackling when I breathe in especially waking up. Hr 90-100 waking up. Slows to 80ish throughout day at rest. They said I looked ok and ct showed nothing bad. Said anxiety …

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 …

My oxygen supplier no longer has Salter Labs Soft 4ft cannulas. They only have 7ft which are to long for my small oxygen tanks I use. Is there any where on line I can fine them. Thank yo

Anyone notice a change in their voice on this medication. It works well for me. But, i voice is getting worse. I guess it's time to go to ENT doctor.

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It would be helpful if you could let us know your numbers from pulmonary function testing. Agree with suggestion of pulmonary rehab. We always advise to control what you can (exposures, diet, vaccinations, exercise). Please read through the "Learn More" …

hello, I’m 25 female, former smoker for years recently quit last year when I got pregnant, I just need hope, I’m googling and getting scared as both my parents have copd and my grandparents have passed from lung cancer, my CT scan showed this:‹Back Imaging Report Detail CK XK cnest

Hello Everyone, Can “lung age” improve relative to your actual age, or at least remain stable if you stay smoke-free and healthy? I’m 56 former light smoker who smoke for 30 years 1-1.5 packs per week (4-6 pack years). My estimated lung age: 73 years. …

Here's the thread that brydy referred to - its quite long, but I think you may have been the person who mentioned the symsbiotech research that's being done by an Australian company, and I believe you live in Australia, or off the coast on an …

Hello Everyone, I reside in New York City and have been prescribed n-acetylcysteine nebulizer and pools to help thin lung mucus. I am having a very difficult time finding these nebulizer ampules. I have checked with all of the major pharmacy chains and …

Am new to my illness copd/emphysema i feel tired all the time i do my breathing exercises and take all my meds but for this last month i get up and am still tired i find it hard to sleep as soon as i settle down and sitting up coughing for an hr sometime …

My previous post was here . There was a lot to summarize. I recently went in for another Spirometry. For some reason, they didn’t check my DLCo values at all (maybe insurance said no?). I’m wondering if those you on LABAs commonly see improvements on …

Hello 360 Social, I did have light exercise and healthy diet, no exacerbations in 2025. My Pulmonary only said it is the same as Jan. 2025. Can someone please explain the results and mention if something looks better than the last PFT i posted? The …