Hi everyone, I'm wondering from your experiences what are the symptoms of early COPD like? I'm 28M and have been dealing with some non-reversible obstruction for about 10 months now. My FEV1/FVC is at 70% without reversibility - most recent …

I use Mothers Vinegar to gargle. It seems to help even better that regular cider vinegar.  You can find it in most grocery stores with any problem.

Hi, Just my experience. My symptoms increased massively straight after diagnosis (mild COPD), which when I think back now was probably anxiety, they did (thankfully) settle back down… My experience is that positive action is the only antidote or tonic …

Has anyone tried the Brestri, what do you think of it. Dr perscribed this one to replaced my Spiriva and symbicort?

Hi Everyone, Has anyone had lung denervation for COPD. If so, has it helped. Any info will be appreciated. Thanks!

Today is World Asthma Day! Did you know that COPD and asthma have some of the same triggers? In the past, I shared some information about indoor allergens and COPD/asthma triggers . Now, let’s dive in a bit deeper and learn more about outdoor allergens …

I’ve woken this morning petrified of my spirometry tomorrow,I have severe anxiety too. I’m 57 years old, diagnosed mild copd in 2019 and nothing much has changed . I felt a few nights off feeling like I was suffocating so the dr has opted for the tests. …

Emphysematous changes and early background COPD on my CT. Lung function testing in a couple of weeks. I am doing everything I can to slow progression - daily exercise, good eating, vaccinations etc I play 8 ball pool and attend our National event …

Hello, I am new to this site. I just had pulmonary function test done. The results look horrible to me. FVC 66% PREDICTED, PEF 67%, FEF 32% FEV1 48%, FEV6, 66% LVM, TLC 69% PREDICTED, VC61%, FRC 63% RV 85% DLCO-c, 46% PREDICTED, VA 75%, KCO-c, 60% Never …

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Since you found a pulmonologist who was able to fit you in to his/her schedule, if you like the MD, ask if the MD if they have a GP they can refer you to. That’s how I go my awesome GP, a referral from my pulmonologist!

I have used Petroleum jelly for many yrs. I used to have sever eczema. I use it only for my skin. I do not put it in my nose.

I feel great, work out, stopped drinking can’t stand hang overs anymore, I have 2 Questions for you all. 1. My throat is RAW the more I work out, the days that I’m active my Phelgm is crazy insane, hoarseness, and scratchy. My Ent’s 2 of them say my …

3 years ago this month I was prescribed low dose short term prednisone after a trip to the ER for difficulty breathing. I felt great right away. After several weeks I had to do another short burst and again after a few more weeks. In all it took about 3 …

Due to wheezing, coughing, fatigue and related breathing issues I had a spirometry test and CT scan done in 2021. I was 31 with a history of asthma/GERD but otherwise active and healthy with no history of smoking. The tests came back as follows: Pre …

What would you like to know when it comes to financial planning? Finances are a large part of our lives. Planning and structuring our finances can be difficult when living with chronic illness. This May and June, we are partnering with financial fitness …

If after speaking with your pulmonologist and you still are unsatisified with their responses I would suggest that you consider a second opinion from a pulmologist . Truth is that there are other things that can cause the symptoms you describe. As for …

Flare up frequency I used to have flare ups about six times per year and coughing up mucus everyday. Now I haven’t had a flare up since last October which is over 6 months now, plus I very rarely cough up any mucus. Also don’t have the level of SOB as I …

Our ages and smoking history are similar. When I was diagnosed this year through PFT and CT scan at 68 years old I was given a mild/moderate diagnoses as well as you even though my PFT FV1 numbers are not nearly as good as yours. FORTUNATELY my DLCO is …

since I have quit smoking, I have a lot of congestion, coughing mucus. I understand that this can last for a while. Does anyone have experience in this area? I would love to hear some encouragement thank you.

Hi, been a while since I have asked any questions but in the meantime I have been doing a lot of reading. The wife and I have been planning on an RV trip, since December, out west taking our Granddaughter who is 14.She is excited about going and I don’t …

My elderly mum has COPD and the last 4 months has been on a constant merry go round of steroids. Her stats are now above 90 but still exhausted by SOB and I can’t get her to find the energy to leave the house. Any ideas people, I’m new to this forum

Diagged with COPD around 14 yrs ago and given the usual Spiriva/Symbicort meds. When i learned that Symbicort is a Sterroid, I decided to limit my intake of that to ONE puff morning & evening.and have been doing perfectly well on that. Taking it easy I …

I am SO confused.... For the bulk of my life, my blood pressure has been utterly steady and boring.  120/80, no matter what else was happening with my body. In January, when I began seeing this new FP doctor, my resting blood pressure was …

Hi everyone, My name is Nick - I'm currently in the process of getting a diagnosis (which I am very confident will be COPD). I have that discussion coming up here on Monday with my pulmonologist. I've fallen into a pretty debilitating depression since …