Hello, I hope I'm in the right place. I'm a 34 year old man. Quit smoking cigarettes on June 1st 2019. Started at the age of 16. So, 17-18 years of smoking. Picked up vaping instead in June. I quit vaping yesterday. I went to the ER last night because …

hi I have a question that I can’t find any update information on and the groups online that I’m on are all saying different advice so I’m coming to you lot if that is okay? as you know from my previous post I’ve been having some breathing issues with …

In the UK you want a Respiratory consultant who is a doc and not a nurse. In the US, you want a Pulmonologist. I also know some PhD level nurse practioners I'd see any day instead of a pulmonologist. For one thing they can spend more time with you and …

Kandy's right on. You need to talk with your doc about halving the meds she prescribed. As for the quit, you might find some of the on-line and telephone support lines helpful for that little bit of encouragment to get you to the finish line. It is hard, …

I am looking for a USA Online Pharmacy at an affordable price for my COPD treatment, and shipped my order at Texas city. Anyone suggest me to.

"Stage 2" means that her FEV1 ( the amount of air you can blow out in 1 second) is between 50% and 80% of what it should be for a woman of her age and height. If you can post her actual test results we could tell you a bit more. My answers to your …

I have multiple sclerosis and have been on same medicine for 10 years. I was diagnosed with severe copd I stopped smoking that day I was told 4 years ago. I Repeated ct scan other day severe changes and not for the good. Anyone please help I am only 50! …

for the last approx. 4 years I have been on greater than 6 liters of oxygen. since then I have always used High flow tubing and high flow cannuals. Now I am being told that there is no such thing has high flow tubing. Does anyone have any experience in …

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https://www.copdfoundation.org/About-Us/What-We-Do... Dara - I'm glad that you reached out to us. Did you know that we have an Information Line that's staffed by trained patients and caregivers? The suggestions that you've already received are great, …

I WANT TO MOVE TO TEXAS BUT UNDERSTAND THAT THE HUMIDITY IS BAD. I HAVE BAD COPD BUT WANT TO GO AND DIE WERE MY FAMILY IS. I AM 67,CAN I STILL STAY ALIGVE FOR AWHILE AS I I LIVE IN NV. BY VEGAS. CAN ANYBODY GIVE ME SOME RECOMMENDATIONS. OR MAYBE ANOTHER …

Hi, I am a male, 32 years old and been having throat clearing issues (everyday) with phlegm which comes in a variety of colours, such as brown, white, green and yellow, I also seem to get frequent chest infections causing thick green phlegm and wheezing. …

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Hi J.News Thanks for sharing this with us. Exercise and cutting down on carbs is helpful to us all. Have you been tested for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency? Keep up the good work and the positive attitude!

Hello and welcome to our group!! I have not had a cpap yet but afraid its coming. What Steph said sure sounds very good to me I would be weary of wearing one also.

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Have been tested and during the test I was given an inhaler (test worse after inhaler). Doc told me I DO have COPD and to put salt in my wounds, there is NO help I can get to make my breathing easier. Was told I "could" have 5 more years if I quit …

My 62 mother was put into ICU 4 day ago because her CO2 levels was way to high. She has stage 4 COPD and was diagnosis with pneumonia in her right lung. She has made improvements in the last 4 days and they have tried to take her off life support but her …

Greetings!, Sorry I haven't been on here since the last time I posted a question. I got my CT Results for that pulmonary nodule that was showing in Oct. I will share results here. It looks to me the Nodule is long gone!!! Thank Goodness! Now I have no …

Im a 30 years old female diagnosed with a COPD and a congestive heart failure That makes me requires for a oxygen and maintence medications Its been 3 years but I still feel breathless if w/o oxygen I think my pulmonologist only give me medications for …

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Yes, you should be taking him to a hospital. The confusion might be because his oxygen is low and the coughing could be causing the blood. Always better to be safe than sorry! At least Urgen Care or the ER.

For folks in the US, found this link for the adjustable Bed Back Rest posted above for UK. https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Stainless-Disability-Positions-Adjustable/dp/B07PBBLBRW/ref=asc_df_B07PBBLBRW

Stacy there is a free test thru the mail confidential that you can do from your own home. I have done it myself being so many generations of asthma in my family. You e-mail them give them the information they will send it to you and you do the test 3 …

Hi Josh, It sounds like you are doing a terrific job, being a caregiver is not always easy and its good to know that there are some great resources that may help make things easier for you and your grandmother. In the latest issue of the COPD Digest, …