how do i recognize a flare up and also how do i know when hospitalization is needed Im a caregiver, my loved one is sturggling to breath - sleeping sittingnup because it more comfortable Been on antibiotics and steroids for 4 days and still too weak to …

Happy New Year! As we start a new year, we often start thinking about improving our health. It’s important to have the right tools in your “COPD toolbox” to help reach those important health goals. Let’s talk about some of the free COPD management tools …

I know we want to avoid Covid in any way we can, but would the elimination of other viruses in our system cause us to be susceptible to bugs we would otherwise fight off?

My dad has 2/3 stage COPD and in his annual CT scan, the Dr said the nodules grew. We had a X-ray in 2015, CT, 2016 and now 2017 the nodules grew. So what happens now? we are suppose to see the pulmonologist next week but clinical people are calling to …

Recently, I had a minor asthma flare-up that really took me by surprise. I was not expecting it and hadn’t done anything unusual that would have caused it. I used my short acting inhaler, but still felt some chest heaviness later in the day. I was …

I agree.. I was started on Spriva Respimat a while ago, after a long list of inhalers. It made a very positive difference. I think the difference is one is powder and Spriva Respimat is a mist! I wish they made my BREO ELLIPTA that way, too! After you …

I attended a great webinar about the future treatments of COPD. As a biology major, one of the fields that I found most interesting was genetics. Genetics will likely play a huge roll in the treatment of COPD much as it is playing a big roll in the …

What is the biggest challenge that you face as a COPD patient or a care giver? and what according to you would be the ideal cure/treatment option? Thank you.

Hi! My father was just diagnosed with COPD. His GP gave him some medications to try (Spiriva Respimat). As of now his symptoms are pretty mild (he says there are no problems, but I definitely hear wheezing when he does anything to get his heart going), …

The (inspire) can contribute to problems. Even hospital issued incentive spirometers can. I made one of the resistant devices using a 50mm graduated cylinder, put 3 different size finger holes, attached nebulizer mouthpiece. It does help remove mucus …

It is kinda like maintaining an old car, isn't it? Every day, you have to fill the gas, check the oil, clean the windshield, pump up the tires, and on and on.... Thing is, it all comes down to choices. We can choose to say to heck with it, ignore the car …

I am 45 years old and have not been officially diagnosed with COPD but I have a very strong suspicion that I do have it. I first started experiencing SOB about 5 years ago while I was taking my daily jog. Since then, the SOB has gotten progressively …

My spirometry test results concluded that I had moderate to severe COPD with 43% lung capacity. Now I recently took a 6 minute walking test and did excellent with 98% oxygen levels and perfect blood pressure. My doctor diagnosed me as Type A and …

Well about 2 years ago I got a breathing test done. The results said I had COPD. I am getting worse but have not seen a doctor about it since then. I got a nebulizer from a urgent care doctor. My PC doctor is giving me meds for it. Should I request a …

Hi, just very recently, researchers from pretty big institutes (Duke, NUS, so def not half baked attempt) have found new cure for inflammation and fibrosis. As it shares the same mechanism with COPD, is there any hope for COPD cure too? Link: https://www …

Hello Hicopd, in response to your question, I kept getting one infection right after another for several years now and have recently been diagnosed with bronchiectasis after having a bronchoscopy. This is in addition to asthma, chronic bronchitis and …

I am recently diagnosed and been procrastinating on following up on medical advice and help. I need to take action. The diagnosis scares me. Just wondering on the basics. I am 37 and diagnosed 2 yrs.

I saw an article and intended to save it to read later, but I missed doing that somehow.  It had something to do with the benefits of Eucalyptus Oil in the treatment of COPD.