The only reason I can possibly think of (and i'm not medically trained at all) is that it reduces inflammation which in turn slows the progression. The study below adds some useful insights, but again its very much lab work and not human studies. …

I was diagnosed with smoking related emphysema about 14 months ago via a lung health CT scan on the NHS. I have not really got any symptoms. Maybe a bit more phlegm in the mornings. I'm 61 and gave up smoking on dianosis. I can run 10 km relatively …

I understand your concern. That is a low saturation at rest, but not physically damaging. You say that you have given up exercise, and it may be that you are in need of pulmonary rehabilitation. I have found at times that my oxygen saturation actually …

Hi all I need to have a tooth extracted but am wondering how I proceed the first few days afterwards re my breztri inhaler? I know its important to be careful not to dislodge the clot, so am a little worried about that. I do use a spacer if that makes …

Hello, has anyone had a tooth extraction while on oxygen and COPD. I know I probably need one and have to see the dentist s the molar is leaving the gums. How does a dentist do this with oxygen and severe COPD? I have anxiety bad just thinking about it …

If you are part of Medicare’s Extra Help or Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program, how does that impact what you pay for your prescriptions?

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

hi all. I suffer terribly with oral thrush from using my inhalers even though i use a spacer for 2 of them and rinse my mouth thoroughly after use. Does anybody else have this problem?

Mucus. Phlegm. Sputum. Whatever you call it, it can be a common problem for people with COPD and other chronic lung conditions, such as bronchiectasis. Extra mucus forms in the airways, from the lungs to the throat, and it might come out as you cough. …

Was admitted yesterday for pneumonia, I guess it comes from anywhere, I hope it wasn’t a side effect of DUPIXENT.

I asked Google's AI Gemini to help me find a drug, noting the inhalers tried and stopped due to serious side effects. Question: Create a "Medication Sensitivity Summary" that lists these specific failures and why they happened. Include other options to …

Hi all Its been awhile, I'm still jogging along, took the advice from here and i am "having a life" still doing my walks and cardio but not letting my lungs rule take over. But have a question it may not be for this group and I'll take down if wrong. …

Tom.E - I have had outstanding responses for almost a year from Gemini, Google's AI platform. It has rapidly grown in functions and ability and is now #1 in the world based on industry platform tests. The info given here seems very good. And responses …

I was using saline rinses. I was also using Ayr, but it stopped helping, so am now using Xlear spray, along with saline nasal washes. You should not use tap water in your nasal passages. Use only distilled, sterile, or previously boiled (and cooled) …

I asked Google Gemini how long it takes Spiriva to leave my body, as I have improvement but still feel "residue". Question: How long does it take to get Spiriva Respimat out of your system? It made me very dizzy and disoriented after 1 month, so I …

Using the numbers from my recent PFT test, I asked a question of Google's Artificial Intelligence platform, Gemini. I got the below analysis. What do you think? Question: What does RV 181% in PFT test mean? FEV1/FEC is 61%. DLCO is 65%. An expiratory …

Oxygen dropping at rest with mostly normal lung function? This is new and never used to happen to me during exercise or strenuous landscape work I did at my house. Maybe Dr. Mannino has some input? Very new and scary

I began my second month of using Spiriva Respirnat mist inhaler (tiotropium). Very expensive drug. I negotiated with the drug plan insurer to move it from their Medicare tier 4 to tier 3 to get the cost down. With my deductible, the 2 months have totaled …

Has the prevalence of obstructive lung disease in dryer regions ever been studied? How do people with obstructive lung disease fair in dryer areas? I’m in Iowa and as much as I love my family here, i hate the humidity in the air. It even feels humid …

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 …

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 …

Hi everyone, I am a 27-year-old male. About nine months ago, I started noticing changes in my breathing. The change was quite drastic—one moment I felt normal, the next I was struggling—and it hasn’t gone away. It took a few months and visits to several …

Just saw my doctor today. Had been on 100 Trelegy for awhile. He gave me samples of Trelegy 200. Any one tried it yet and what were the result. Thank you.

How common is this? I quit smoking many many years ago for the most part. I was told many years ago might have this, but got better and forgot about it. Now my breathing has gotten so bad that doing anything, including talking takes so much effort. …

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