I am too exhausted to complete basic household chores or leave the house. Does anyone in this forum experience similar level of exhaustion?

I’ve been diagnosed with COPD with hypoxia. I’m experiencing SOB, so I measure my oxygen that shows 94. And I was in bed. I also have symptoms like dizziness, brain fog, loss of memory, and weakness all over my body. I measured my Oxygen when I …

Hello, I had my first appointment with a pulmonologist, and he mentioned that the upcoming PFT I have scheduled will show if I have aspects of a restrictive defect concurrent with the obstructive breathing (he saw this in the spirometry that the …

It’s almost Superbowl weekend! While you’re thinking about watching the top football teams on Sunday, you might also want to think about another team…your heart and lungs! Did you know that the heart and lungs are closely connected? They work as a team …

68 yrs, apparently I have had copd for 25 yrs with minimal symptoms per spirometer test SOB when walking & sinus issues that I use sinus tabs for and nasal rinse.this yr my Dr proscribed puffer salbutamol 100mcg to use not more than 4x a day.even when I …

What is a Spirometry test like? Spirometry (spy-ROM-uh-tree) is a common office test used to assess how well your lungs work by measuring how much air you inhale, how much you exhale and how quickly you exhale. What was your first spirometry test like? …

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 …

There is a NEW FAA rule about flying with oxygen. Please check your battery and find out what the watt hour rating is. It has to fall below the 160 maximum allowed by FAA or your battery may be banned from the flight. The Inogen One G5 double (16 cell) …

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 …

Thank you. I am getting my deviated septum repaired and polyps removed and am on new nasal spray azelastine. The spray really helps. Things are better. Also using saline flush. Thanks!

Hi, Diagnosed with mild centilobular emphysema in April 2024. My pulmonologist said hey it’s fine your 67 and it’s mild see you in 3 months. However, it’s not exactly fine. Coughing and wheezing at night and sleeping in most days. I have a dog. Have …

Mike I am a big fan of group visits. I appreciate everyone has their own style of learning and preferences, but mine is to have others around me that might ask the question I am afraid to ask or too shy to. In the models I have seen, you do get time …

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 …

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I'm so happy to have found this site. I was diagnosed with COPD about 6 years ago and was just put on inhalers. I have no idea what stage of COPD I have. I was never told about pulmonary rehab. I was diagnosed with lung cancer about 2 years ago. It was …

I am a COPD patient, not a medical professional, but I do know that the only way to diagnose COPD is with a pulmonary function test,, known as spirometry. You mentioned using an inhaler when the pasture is mowed. I assume that is Albuterol? Was it …

My doc ordered a new vile for my nebulizer called Ohtuvayre. New drug so not too much info on it. My doc told me to take it WITH all my other viles!. I already take Yupelri & Albuterol & Budesonide &Formoterol in one day in my nebulizer called Ohtuvayre. …

Hi all, My husband was found to have ‘mild to moderate centrilobular emphysematous changes’ on ct last fall. It took until December to get to see a pulmonologist, but when he did the news was very reassuring. He said there’s no clinical evidence of …

Mucus. Phlegm. Sputum. No matter what you call it, if it is in your lungs, you want to get it out. Some people who live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD only deal with mucus or phlegm when they have a chest cold or exacerbation, while …

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I was diagnosed with mild copd in December, 45 years old. My problem is the anxiety is so crippling. My doctor believes I have ptsd, but only prescribed me Prozac, however, I feel this is not touching it. My question, does this extreme anxiety/depression …

Welcome T Town.......Sooooo......If you've been following for a few months then I'll guess you've already read the info in the tabs at the top of the page--if not then read--It's helpful. I'm just a patient like yourself so I can't answer your questions …

Any one on dupixenr yet? What are your thoughts. Thank you.

Welcome Don.....Sorry I've never heard of Lignosus but someone here may have. I'm sure they'll post if they have. You'll get lots of help here. Click on the LEARN MORE tab at the top of the page--lots of info there

Waiting for an answer on this one too. I bought the same unit but I am within range but it says we are supposed to calibrate the machine first? I didn't understand that and it also said my test were Grade 1 which was not a good test and that was every …