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Trelegy problem

Hello, I tried posting this before, but it disappeared, so I apologise for any duplication. Trelegy makes me gag, retch, and worse. It takes some time to recover. Has anyone else had this problem? I would appreciate any advice. Thanks!

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fev1, fvc, ratio-Not sure what to do now.

so I was doing fine for 6 years, exercise and everything, until this week. Now trouble breathing day and night. My peak flow and fev1 are always normal at home with digital peak flow, but when at asthma doctor last month she told me it was at 60 abd …

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What can I do to get over copd flare-up?

Hi everyone! I hope you are all doing well! I have a question about a copd flare-up. A little over a week ago i had a head cold which went to my lungs. I was coughing up phlegm. Last week i started feeling better, but i had trouble breathing off and on …

Author: Kattlyne
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PFT Test and confusion

I had a PFT at the end of August and I’m confused a little. I had one in November of 2023 and was diagnosed with Mild asthma but this last test the doc starts talking about COPD!?? They still haven’t been able to tell me either way what my actual …

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Constrictive clothing

I don't like constricting clothes either. Getting so I hate jeans but like the geggings and bagging pants are so comfortable. I also hate the bras never found a good comfortable one yet. I did the Genie ones they seem to be tight. Even went bigger size …

Author: JeanneK
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Post Nasal Drainage going into the Lungs?

One thing ive had since my breathing issues that began after my bad bout of walking pneumonia and bronchitis, is a stuffy nose. I constantly have drainage but no “drip”. There’s nothing drippy about it and i never cough during the day from any of this …

Author: Anonymous
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32 mild emphysema diagnosis in ER. How bad is this? Will quitting cigs help me be normal again?

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 …

Author: Wfly
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Not typical - Heartbroken - Lack of answers

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 …

Author: T Town
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Diagnosed with mild obstructive lung disease at 38... what can I expect?

Welcome Majin Kaos........I'm a patient like yourself but your numbers look pretty good to me. If you take care of yourself----No smoking--Eating Right--Exercise and taking meds if prescribed you should be OK for a long time to come. You'll know more …

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Salter Labs soft 4ft Cannula

My oxygen supplier no longer has Salter Labs Soft 4ft cannulas. They only have 7ft which are to long for my small oxygen tanks I use. Is there any where on line I can fine them. Thank yo

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Trelegy-Anyone notice a change in their voice on this medication.

Anyone notice a change in their voice on this medication. It works well for me. But, i voice is getting worse. I guess it's time to go to ENT doctor.

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Advair generic insurance coverage

Try Mark Cuban Cost Plus Online Pharmacy Advair ( Fluticasone-Salmeterol ) 60 doses 100mcg---$60 250mcg---$60 500mcg---$112

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What am I in for in regards to life, medicinal side effects etc..

It would be helpful if you could let us know your numbers from pulmonary function testing. Agree with suggestion of pulmonary rehab. We always advise to control what you can (exposures, diet, vaccinations, exercise). Please read through the "Learn More" …

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Mild paraseptal emphysema?

hello, I’m 25 female, former smoker for years recently quit last year when I got pregnant, I just need hope, I’m googling and getting scared as both my parents have copd and my grandparents have passed from lung cancer, my CT scan showed this:‹Back Imaging Report Detail CK XK cnest

Author: Mamatayyyy
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Lung Age

Hello Everyone, Can “lung age” improve relative to your actual age, or at least remain stable if you stay smoke-free and healthy? I’m 56 former light smoker who smoke for 30 years 1-1.5 packs per week (4-6 pack years). My estimated lung age: 73 years. …

Author: Red2
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Smsbiotech novel stem cell therapy

Here's the thread that brydy referred to - its quite long, but I think you may have been the person who mentioned the symsbiotech research that's being done by an Australian company, and I believe you live in Australia, or off the coast on an …

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Seeking N Acetylcysteine Nebulizer Ampules

Hello Everyone, I reside in New York City and have been prescribed n-acetylcysteine nebulizer and pools to help thin lung mucus. I am having a very difficult time finding these nebulizer ampules. I have checked with all of the major pharmacy chains and …

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Dealing with copd/emphysema

Am new to my illness copd/emphysema i feel tired all the time i do my breathing exercises and take all my meds but for this last month i get up and am still tired i find it hard to sleep as soon as i settle down and sitting up coughing for an hr sometime …

Author: Edele
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“Wondering how I got here?” part 2

My previous post was here . There was a lot to summarize. I recently went in for another Spirometry. For some reason, they didn’t check my DLCo values at all (maybe insurance said no?). I’m wondering if those you on LABAs commonly see improvements on …

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New PFT 10/2/25,

Hello 360 Social, I did have light exercise and healthy diet, no exacerbations in 2025. My Pulmonary only said it is the same as Jan. 2025. Can someone please explain the results and mention if something looks better than the last PFT i posted? The …

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Bad taste in mouth in morning, what causes it

I am on a steroid Inhaler. Can this cause a bad taste in the mouth in the morning?

Author: Taskmaster
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Difficult Sleeping, Tinnitus, and Weird Sharp Pains

Hello All I was just recently diagnosed with COPD at the end of July, and was just wondering if anyone else experiences nights were they can't sleep, tinnitus, (ringing in your ears), or phantom sharp pinprick type pains around various places n your body …

Author: LadyG
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Humidity bottle, cleaning

good morning, I just recently put the humidity bottle on my concentrator. So I know that we have to use distilled water but what I’d like to know is how often do we clean this bottle? What do we clean it with. It says that we’re not to pour water on top …

Author: GAnne
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Turn litters up and down

good morning, I’ve just been out of the hospital for four weeks with about a pneumonia for 15 days. So I came home on 5 L of oxygen when I was on 2 L. Now I find myself where I can wean myself down to four when I was with physical therapy, but there’s …

Author: GAnne
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Does anyone else have depression due to COPD?

it’s depressing knowing I can’t do what I used to

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