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I am finally getting a CPET and I hope this will help me get to the bottom of the exercise intolerance I have developed. HRCT, bloods and spirometry confirm I have some permanent damage from the pneumonia and my lung function has deteriorated since 2024 …

Are you a pet owner? Does animal dander irritate your allergies or COPD? What do you do so that you and your pet can be together? Do you have tips for others living with COPD that have pets or are considering having one? What are your thoughts in …

Dear Friends, When I was 40 years old I was driving to work. I was in the left turn lane and it was safe for me to proceed. A car the way behind the car that was heading in my direction obviously had an inpatient driver behind him. So he proceeded to …

I’m so tired of my oxygen cord I walk through my apartment with from getting tangled and kinked. I’m on an extremely tight budget, But I’m so tired of getting my head and body jerked back while walking. Any budget friendly ideas. I have asthma induced …

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Great article, Arnelle. What I also do, since not all of my doctors use the same medical records system or same portal, is to print out copies of any test results and take them with me to those doctors who do not have on-line access to the test results. …

Hello everyone, new to the group and looking for some insight. Early January I was recently in the ER with an asthma exacerabation that needed to be controlled. I was originally on Pulmicort and Singulair and never had any issues. I went to my Pulmo and …

Welcome Reizers....My limited and unprofessional knowledge----FEV 1 appears normal--but--I will suggest that you--QUIT smoking!!!! I wish I quit at 25...Good luck

I did a little research on it and what I read was contradictary. The manufacturer states it goes up to 1.5 LPM and battery lasts up to 4 hours (without specifying the liter flow it uses to measure) but Bridge to Care states it goes up to 2LPM and will …

No you are taking too much of the same medication change doctors if you can or get a good pulmonologist to review your medications Ohtuvayre is good but very expensive Medicare & and your supplement ins will pay for it. Good Luck D

Check-in: Are you up to date on all your vaccines? August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Staying up to date on your recommended vaccines helps protect your health, especially if you have COPD. Vaccines help teach your immune system to …

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 …

Been debating whether to get one or not -- read the past discussions. Can't get to consumer reports best for COPD -- some are cheap, some are $400. so, show of hands, folks, do you use an indoor air filter/purifier for copd and does it help iwth …

What Medicare questions do you wish were easier to find answers to? We're building a new Medicare information website and want it to answer the questions that matter most to our community. What Medicare-related questions have you had about coverage, …

Is there a new drug, its a biologic. Should be out by the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027

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Hi MLT0715 - Welcome to 360Social. Lots of good information and support from community members! I'm 73 years old. My last spirometry test was a few years ago and came in at 45. I'm due for another one and expect that number will be lower. .. The …

My uncle has copd. He does not need oxygen. He wants to take a long haul flight. Is it advisable and will he need any additional support ie nose spray as well as inhaler

I've replaced all parts but after a few minutes using my nebulizer, the solution starts dripping out of the cup where you screw the mouthpiece into the cup that holds the solution. I can't find any help online. Anyone have a solution for this?

Second question folks. I keep beating myself up for smoking and doing this to myself and my family (particularly my kids who have to watch me wrangling this beast). COPD has incredible physical challenges but the mental ones are equally confronting. The …

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 …

. Hi all, I'm new here. My husband was recently diagnosed with COPD, we're not sure of the exact stage yet since his pulmonologist did the spirometry test during a flare up (and hasn'tscheduled a new one yet ‍♀️). Even so, that spirometry showed 50%. …

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 …

I have been using my CPAP for 2 years now and find that sometimes it causes gas to build up in my stomach and I have to take it off as I feel like I'm suffocating. My O2 level was 94 without oxyen and I'm wondering if the CPAP is in fact, causing the air …