Have you heard of this related to inhaler dust? And what do you do about it? I developed irritation inside my left ear, which has haunted me for a few months. My primary doctor calls it ETD - eustachian tube dysfunction. Docter and ENT are guessing what …

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I have tried to find a list of online pulmonary rehab clinics by searching the w.w.w with out much success. Does the COPD foundation have one? Can anyone recommend one. Thanks

Has anyone used Wixela for COPD and if so, was it useful in relieving any symptoms?

I've searched through the Q&A and can't find an appropriate response. Diagnosed emphysema 6 months ago; pulmonologist prescribed twice daily slow acting inhaler, and also a rescue inhaler of albuterol. The albuterol dosage says 2 puffs a day before …

The things that alert me to a possible exacerbation are tightness in my chest and a worsening of my shortness of breath. Those two usually also come with some fatigue. I always have filled prescriptions on hand for an antibiotic and prednisone and know …

Not sure of your age, but my Dad's doc does not like to use inhalers, and instead defaults to nebulizer treatments, for anyone who is on the older end of the spectrum as she feels that older folks generally don't get the inhaler meds deep enough into …

Here is that flow volume loop Dr. Mannino, I have attached a pic of the flow volume loop from the rent pft here. How can one tell what the exhalation time was on a pft? Thank you

I was asthmatic most my young life to adult with many attacks pneumonia and bronchitis over time which then lapped over to copd. In 97 went on oxygen.

Although my most recent PFT results were normal, it is still copd. If I were to take the best FVC I blew in liters in November (4.7) and compare the fev1 I blew in liters on most recent test (3.13), this ratio is not 80% as current test indicated, but …

Hello, I have been having breathing difficulties on and off for the past four years, the doctor I went to initially in 2023/24 brushed it off as asthma, I seem to remember the nurse saying something about my blood oxygen levels being good at the time, so …

Does a lack of reversibility strongly point towards COPD diagnosis? It just means that it is probably not asthma but it does not mean COPD - If it is COPD, can I still work in a lab with chemicals (i.e. is the risk worth it, should I quit/switch …

I feel like I have been in all winter, and now that spring is here the pollen is high. What kind of k are you wearing, I just want to go out and sit in this beautiful sunlight, and not see it from just the inside. It’s hard to breathe with a mask on, but …

You've had a batch of unfortunate things that have really upended your life. Pneumonia, a collapsed lung and then an exacerbation that no one saw coming. And now, needing 5 LPM of O2 for exercise. That's a lot. It's clear that you want to do something, …

Stress and anxiety are common problems for people living with COPD. Physical symptoms like shortness of breath can cause stress or make it feel worse. Do you have a hard time slowing down and feeling calm? Many people find that meditation helps. What is …

PFT from today

I have a new lung doctor and he is recommending I go on Nucala. I have Chronic Bronchitis/ Asthma symptoms and no Emphysema symptoms. My Symbicort can’t keep my symptoms under control all the time an I have gone on oral Prednisone 3 times per year for …

September is Disaster Preparedness Month! How many of us cringe when we see a tornado watch or a severe weather alert? Do you worry about how you’ll power your medical equipment if the power goes out for a few days? While we can’t control wild weather or …

Your job can have a big impact on your lung health. Many people think of COPD as a smoker’s disease, but a lot of factors can contribute to chronic lung conditions. Aside from smoking, one of the biggest risk factors can come from your job. At work, some …

I started on Trelegy around the 1st of the year and it has been amazing! I feel 100% normal ever since starting on this drug and have had zero issues with it. I just thought I would give this perspective to anybody who may be thinking of trying it. I get …

So I had posted my pft results from November (done by pulmonologist) where basically fev1 was 85%, fvc was 100% and fev1/fvc was 65%. Well had test done yesterday at allergy doctor on portable unit and those results were much lower. Fev1 was only 66%, …

The test to see if you are retaining co2 is and ABG (arterial blood gas test), that is usually taken from your wrist and can be painful. Lack of appetite is not a symptom I am aware of, but shortness of breath OR agitation and/or confusion are. A BIPAP …

I went to a pulmonologist had the lung breathing tests but could not check for my stage  because I'm allergic to Ventolin and albuterol. He sort of through his hands in the air and more or less said I can't help you. I tried to see another …

My husband had is first aspiration and hospital stay.I hear some say it takes up to 3 months to fully recover. Some are saying you do fully recover and others say you don't. Any one know?

Today I had 4 Zephyr valves inserted into my left lung. Since finding info on patients who have gone through it has been difficult for me, I decided to share what I can in hopes it might help someone else looking for info or trying to make a decision. …