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 …

I have so much mucus and it seems to be getting worse. I was diagnosed back in 2021 with COPD stage 2. Then in 2022 the mucus started and when I started to question why, they gave me a new test which was still same but I have asthma. My breathing seems …

My pulmonologist recently changed my monthly prescriptions from Advair and Symbicort to Trelegy. Is there any type of spacer to use with the Trelegy inhaler? I feel like remnants of the powder remain toward the back of my mouth and on my tongue. Second …

Home is where the heart is, but what about the lungs? COPD can change the way you relate to your environment, and your home is no exception. Is your home supporting your lung health? Here are a few simple ways you can make your home more COPD friendly. …

Why am I Soooo tired after I do errands ...I feel as though I over exerted myself and I'm taking my last breathe here on earth.....why do I feel this way .do I need oxygen or something... ??? HELP

Is there anyone using dupixet as a treatment. On scale of 1-10 (10 is helping alot) how have you responded. How long have you had copd? Approx. age? I am 83

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

I went to ER today for chest and back pain from my right lung. They said i have a 4cm Bulla in right lung being caused COPD/Emphysema.

I soak the oxygen concentrator cups with the tubes in vinegar and water when I’m done I rinse it out. I’ll wash them and rinse and I still have water spots after I hang them up to try. What am I doing wrong? How do you do it? Thank you G-Ann

I am a 50-year-old white woman, 166 cm tall. Post-bronchodilator spirometry shows: FEV₁: 90% predicted FVC: 103% predicted FEV₁/FVC: 69.03%, with a GLI LLN of 0.693 (using my physician’s GLI reference values, not GOLD) I FEF 25–75: 64% predicted, …

I have read that herbal remedies are of great help with inflamation/scarring. Also that low level red light therapy is of great help. Is anyone using either of these? Which? How satisfied are you with it? thankyou for your help

Welcome Holla.....I can't answer your questions but if can post your numbers (PFT Test) one of our experts can comment when they see them. Be sure to delete your name etc. to protect your privacy

is there anyone whose copd has been caused by graft vs host disease (gvhd)

Does anyone experience a bit more labored breathing and chest tightness while on Pred.? It seems like every time I'm on it my breathing becomes labored at times and my chest feels heavy. I though this was supposed to open you up. I've been on this many …

I was found to have trace Paraseptal emphysema on a cat scan almost 2 years ago. I quit smoking at that time and have continued with no smoking since. My first pft was pretty good all things considered , my second pft showed improvements in regard to …

Due to the Heart meds I take I am having difficulty time with my breathing. I believe the lung meds and the heart meds don't get along . I have tried some changes but still suffer. So, wondering how effective Trimbow is for COPD Treatment? I had not …

hello! due to horrible medical equipment services here I purchased my own cpap and oxygen concentrator. the dr had me on cpap with 2 liters oxygen at night. When I got my own equipment I noticed that if you increase the liters of oxygen, the percentage …

Has anyone ever had any problems going to the dentist for any procedures and wearing your oxygen?

Her everyone, hope you are all out of the way of the snow storm coming ☺️ I drink so much water I’m also drinking some coconut water, some say not to drink more than cup. I would just love to taste something else.i am also eating soft food because of …

I have severe COPD and currently use Breztri twice a day and abuteral as required. I get frustrated when I can’t do some of the simplest tasks. I see all these ads and was wondering if any has tried any of these products and did they see any improvement? …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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!