Can you post your own pulmonary function test to get a straight answer of how bad you actually are? I have the pdf I just want a straight answer what stage? I feel terrible and would just like a little more of a straight forward answer not the usual …

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

Does anyone use Oxy-View oxygen therapy glasses. If so, do you like them? Are they purchased directly from the company. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Excellent suggestions Kalli Mago. I bought room darkening shades for my bedroom - they weren't very expensive at all - and they make a big difference in the spring, summer and fall months when the sun comes up earlier than it does now. I also keep my …

I started in the late 50's when the "mad men"  created advertising using actors dressed as doctors to recommend cigarettes.  Full page ads on the back of every magazine.  Dad always had a carton of camels under the seat of his car and big brother had his …

Is cottage cheese, little dairy ok to have or does it thicken mucus, what do you substitute for it. For cereal and oatmeal.

I am a 33 M. I was a heavy smoker of mostly weed for 16 years, I would never smoke tobacco by myself i only did it when at the beginning of smoking with friends and never made it a habit. Started smoking when i was 16. When i was younger i has exercise …

I have had COPD for about 5 years and have been on oxygen for about 3 years. Last winter I started having nosebleeds while sleeping. I did go to my doctor and he did not seem to be concerned. The nosebleeds stopped when spring came. Now with winter here, …

People with COPD are asking: how do you stay healthy and active while living with COPD? We asked members from our COPD community to share your own personal tips. Check out what they came up with! Join us in the conversation by sharing your own tips for …

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 …

I have severe COPD with an FEV of 31%. If I quit smoking now, what are my chances of FEV increasing a bit?

i believe my big issue is small airway disease. In my case from smoking years ago and working in a chemical environment. Seems there is no real treatment for this?

Hi all Been reading all your posts, When i spoke to my Dr he said there is no pulm Rehab and exercises and for copd absolutely no help at all, just carry on with my life as long as i dont sit on my butt all day everyday i be doing enough. I have …

Below is what I just messaged my pulmonary doctor: You prescribed a new inhaler Spiriva. I today won an appeal by phone with my drug plan provider to change the cost of Spiriva Respimat 2.5 MCG INH from the Medicare Tier 4 high cost (as a non-preferred …

Hi all! Does anyone have any suggestions on how to treat head pressure/pain from coughing? This is not a regular Headache, but instead it is a painful sharp pain each time I cough. This makes me suffer all day since I cough during the day and during my …

I have severe stage 3 COPD and I have been on Breyna going on a year and it's effectiveness has never been as good as Symbicort was in the past. Do others using Breyna find it is less effective?

It’s hard to not get discouraged when it seems like it always something’s else. I am a person of faith and when it comes to being able to eat with the indigestion, I can’t seem to find what to do. Is anyone else having this issue. The acid in some fruits …

Your question was directed only to current smokers who have COPD. I am a former smoker with COPD so I know I am not who you want to hear from. I am hoping that some of the current smokers will reply to your question asking Anyone NOT quitting smoking and …

does anyone do smoothies with TJ or without milk. I got one the other day that had fruit juice,, bananas and strawberries, with whey protein. Was large so I ended up making 3 out of it just adding more juice and fruit. It was like the coldness helped me …

Hi all Happy new year to you all. Just some advice really, I have been poorly so any exercise went outta window. I am now starting to feel better and today thought exercises but failed miserably to maintain the level i was at, so annoyed as i was loving …

I posted my PFT follow up results here a short while ago. This was done after a flare I had in October. While all the numbers remained the same as last one in 2019, even a little better, I don't feel the same physically. I noticed that my IC is slightly …

I have heard one of the big things about this medication is that you have to really shake it well to be sure that it ALL dissolves or you don’t get the full benefit from it (eg if there are still particles in the solution when you start nebulizing. We …