hello, I just got out of hospital 2 months ago, felt really great. Finishe Pt, and started PR. Ended up going to urgent care they treating me for pneumonia wit taper prednisone, doxycycline. However I take azithromycin, and prednisone for maintenance and …

I’ve just been diagnosed with hyperextended lungs, moderate Centrilobular & Paraseptal emphysema and I have 5 lung nodules ranging from 5mm-7mm 4 solid and 1 partial solid. I go see a specialist in 2 days. I’m nervous. Is there anyone that has also been …

Hi all Results of my appointment. Stats = Blood pressure 110/80 Heartrate 74bpm Oxygen (spo2) 97 Lungs quiet No crackle No wheezing No shortness of breath. None of this made sense when looking at Spirometry Test Results = Stage 3 Servere. Also weight …

I am currently supporting a loved one who has COPD and is still struggling with long term smoking addiction. While quitting remains a personal and ongoing challenge for him, I am trying to do what I can to reduce exposure to smoke and pollutants inside …

My husband recently passed away. As his caregiver for many years, I wanted to thank everyone in the community. Once he found the COPD site, he became an active participate. He felt a purpose, sharing his experiences with others, hoping to be a part of …

I've used CBD oil that I make from CBD isolate powder and MCT (coconut oil) for a few yrs. I've found that the most of the places doing studies on it are those that have a stake in its use and thats part of the problem of it not being taken seriously. I …

How a Morning Health Routine Helps Me Through the Day Unlike a friend of mine, I am not wide awake and ready to go in the morning. No, I am a if you do not have a routine forget it. After a few trips to the coffee pot and then maybe we can have a …

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 …

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is trou le breathing while laying down common with copd? I've got this again recently and didn't sleep at all last night. My primary wants me to get tested for pulmonary hypertension. I don't see pulmonologist until next month and I desperately need sleep

so I was a smoker for 13 years then quit for a couple years then have smoked off and on for 5 years. I had covid several weeks back and got a chest ct 2 weeks after due to some continuing SOB and it showed a couple small 2-3 mm pulmonary nodules which …

Hi all I have just joined COPD360social. Was diagnosed copd stage 2 have managed it, followed all instructions took meds thought i was doing well. Spirometry test gave result Stage 3 Servere. Struggling with this. Gave up smoking years ago. Any help …

I want to start using Mullein extract to loosen my phlegm and want to know is there a best time of day to use it?

Hello, I was diagnosed with COPD about a ten months ago. Wow it sent me into a loop. I had some trouble sleeping for a while, I was reading random information obsessively, and worst of all I was letting my mind go to some dark places. This surprise me …

Do any others get bad leg cramps from using albuterol in my nebulizer? They keep me up and I use anti-cramp gel. It doesn't happen when I don't take albuterol.

I exercised all my life and was told to exercise by pulmo but get exacerbation each time.

Hi everyone, I’d like to share my new spirometry results, taken seven months after the original test, and would really appreciate it if the doctor could weigh in on the findings. I should mention that I rehomed my five pet birds about six months ago …

Hi Liza, I don't believe we have a book club, but here are a couple of suggestions: Jane Martin RT has written a couple of books: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Your-Life-COPD-Happine... https://www.amazon.com/Breathe-Better-Live-Wellnes... And Dr. …

As Jean noted- this is within the variation of the test. It would be helpful to know the actual numbers and dates of the the testing. Stopping smoking can increase lung function in some people. Also- certain medications can do this. Normal oxygen levels …

Does anyone else experience center back, and rib pain? I notice this when I was weaned off prednisone, and when I finish some leg and arm therapy

Keir123 Welcome, even though I understand you don't want to be here. I am not a physician but do have severe COPD, officially diagnosed with emphysema 9 years ago. I smoked both cigarettes and occasional marijuana for 45 years. I have not smoked for just …

You'll see many stories similar to yours on here. Most people like you will have normal or near normal lung function (but are at increased risk of developing COPD over the next 5-10 years. Control what you can (exposures like smoking/vaping, exercise, …

Today I had 4 Zephyr valves inserted into my left lung. Since finding info on patients who have gone through it has been difficult for me, I decided to share what I can in hopes it might help someone else looking for info or trying to make a decision. …

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 …

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 …