Has anyone been prescribed the new nebulized therapy that is supposed to reduce exacerbations and is steroid free, I think, Ohtuvayre from Verona pharmacy? It has had great test results but my doctors here aren’t familiar with it apparently it’s some …

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 …

Hello everyone... I want to say first that I am really grateful to have found this forum and I have read a lot since 2 days ago. I am 32, female and from the Philippines. I started smoking since I was 20 but you can equate that as maximum of 5sticks per …

A peak flow meter administered by non-professional is pretty much next to useless and will not give you any honest information. A better purchase would be a pulse oximeter at this stage. What you need to do is get your anxiety in check, quit vaping and …

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I am going on Hospice this week and they had me do a small sample of morphine now to see if any reactions. What about other opiods for the last few months? Thank you in advance

Too much phlegm Any good tips on how to handle too much phlegm, either from what you breathe, from what you eat, or just too much inflammation in your body in general? How do you control the phlegm BEFORE you have to cough it up?

I did a little research on it and what I read was contradictary. The manufacturer states it goes up to 1.5 LPM and battery lasts up to 4 hours (without specifying the liter flow it uses to measure) but Bridge to Care states it goes up to 2LPM and will …

After a sleep study in the hospital, my pulmonologist said I have shallow breathing with snoring and he said I should try the machine as I would keep waking up and not being able to go back to sleep. My Oxygen went no lower than 85. I have emphysema and …

Welcome Aniss - I'm one of the members that Phyliss DiLorenzo NJ State Captain mentioned. I was diagnosed "officially" with severe COPD in 2001, but know that I had it some 10 years earlier in 1991. I'm 78, so although I do most of what I did when I was in my 40's …

I posted here about 5 months ago about hyperinflated lung from Chest X Rays. But based on at-home spirometry tests, we ruled out COPD. At that time my cough was almost was nonexistent. I have had recurring "chronic" cough for probably 6 out of the last …

I can't afford my inhalers

Hello all, I haven't been diagnosed but have finally booked to see a pulmonologist in a few weeks. I am 35 years old and have always sort of struggled with hyperventilating and shortness mostly at night. I've seen a doctor in the past who did lung …

Hi.. I'm suffering from chronic Bronchitis for 4 years. It is getting worsen. No emphysema in CT. I asked my doctor about prognosis. He said may be 10 years because most of CB patients have right heart failure within 10 years of diagnosis. My fev1 is 76% …

How often is COPD/Emphysema misdiagnosed as Dementia?

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. It's important to talk about how essential vaccinations are for our health and the health of our community. 1 Have you had all your vaccinations? If you aren’t sure, take this easy quiz from the CDC to …

Here in Denmark, if you have copd, its once a year.

I agree with Bill - since this is something that's never happened to you before, contact your doctor or go to the ER.

If you have, or have used, an Inogen At Home, I would like your opinion. I tried to use my Inogen G5 when sleeping at a hotel on a vacation, but it would not detect my breath. I also tried a cylinder and a conserver regulator, but had the same issue. If …

I have severe End Stage COPD. To be very honest...I do not think I will last much longer. When Breyna came available my insurance carrier automatically changed me from Symbicort to Breyna. It 'MAY' be a coincidence but my inability to breathe seems to …

I’m very curious and hopeful to hear positive stories of people managing to slow emphysema progression down. I’m very mild. I was diagnosed a month ago quit smoking immediately. Will not go back. I walk everyday and I’ve made major improvements to diet . …

has anyone had experience with drug Daliresp?

I am new member to the community. I am a 19 years old with past TB history and active asthma. I want make a difference for people like me.

ok so I had my first lung test .. the results came back that I have 96 percent lung function but my DLCO is low 73 I was diagnosed with very trace amount of Paraseptal emphysema the pulmonologist also told me that I have scarring at the top of my lungs …

I have copd/asthma. I am on Breo ,Spiriva, Combivent,and budesonide nebs. Is this a good combination?i also have heart failure so i am also on beta blocker to slow down my heart.Any advice greatly appreciated.