Medicare will generally only pay for 1. With a doctors prescription you can purchase a second one

I had my latest pulmonary function test last week and I’m very scared. Please, Dr. Mannino and the rest of this kind group, please help me interpret my numbers below. My residual volume is improved as is my DLCO, but my FEV1 dropped 4%. Also, my FVC/FEV1 …

Hello I would like help please because I am completely lost and in panic I no longer sleep. I am a 31-year-old young man father of 2 young babies. At the age of 26 I had a chest scan because I had a little pain in the rib cage and they found a small …

Try not to be overly alarmed. Typically an exacerbation is a temporary worsen of your symptoms to the point where one is admitted to the hospital or close to it. But ther term is tossed around pretty loosely. You can and will recover from it. Often an …

Hi Hopeful - First... Please don't worry about asking too many questions. Asking questions, finding answers and support is why many of us are here. .. My first suggestion is that you learn as much as you can about COPD and living with COPD. You can …

I was diagnosed with moderate COPD in 2016. I had the spirometry test twice. The 2nd test about a year after the first one had an FEV1 of 91. In all these years I have had not one problem breathing or getting sick. I have never had to use any medications …

I'm supposed to be using it morning and evening after Albuterol (since I won't use Trelegy) and then the blue pickle (blow in and out of it). It seems like when I use the sodium chloride I get pains in my head and I feel dizzy. Anyone else have any side …

Hello Everyone, I was diagnosed with mild COPD.   I am confused because my lungs are clear, my O2 Stats are 95 and i do not cough and I DO NOT have emphysema. I have tried the Ventolin inhaler and it does not make …

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

Hi Hopeful. When people talk about their lung function they're talking about FEV1. As far as the other numbers you mentioned--I have no idea!!!! When they say they have--say--60% lung function(me) --they are talking about FEV1. I don't pay a lot of …

Hi, I am under investigation for respiratory issues which I have had for around two year or may be even more but it is first now when it impacts daily life that testing to find the reason began. one wierd thing is that breathingdifficulty is associated …

Happy Holidays! It's time for some fun! Is anyone up for some Christmas riddles?? Why was the Christmas tree so bad at knitting? How much did Santa pay for his sleigh? What did Santa need when he sprained his ankle? What kind of bugs don’t like …

I see my pulmo next m onth and I'm thinking of pushing for daily prednisone. I know that when SOB is persistent, the dosepack really helps. Problem is I seem to be on a 2-3 week cycle of taking them. What mg would be best to start with? Any comments. ed

Hell all- I was wondering if anyone is on dupiczet for COPD. Whart are you thoughts. Thank you

Anyone notice a change in their voice on this medication. It works well for me. But, i voice is getting worse. I guess it's time to go to ENT doctor.

Just saw my doctor today. Had been on 100 Trelegy for awhile. He gave me samples of Trelegy 200. Any one tried it yet and what were the result. Thank you.

Dang--the internet ate my response. I just bought a new Frio duo pack to keep my Dupixent pen at or above 77 degrees when I am traveling. It is an evaporative technology that cools slightly as it evaporates and doesn't make the medication COLD but keeps …

Alternative Medicine is not just Homeopathy and Herbs. What about Breath Work , Massage, Reflexology, Acupressure, Yoga. Meditation and the like? We are hearing more and more about the mind body connection? Research shows memories are not just stored in …

I am just 22 years old and have Asthma from childhood. For the past 6 years my asthma has been in control. But in May 2024, I had a very severe attack that almost had me hospitalized. I was diagnosed with ABPA. My condition got worse - frequent and long …

I know this isn’t about me and I don’t have any test results so my apologies right off the bat. But I just want to get some advice. My brother is 36M and he smoked weed for 12 years. He quit about 2 1/2 years ago but he told me he has mucus in his throat …

I do brovana and budnesonide in nebs twice a day too and I do seem shaky after budesonide.

There was a study just released. It looked at oxygen flows from cylinders and concentrators at 1 lpm, 3 lpm and 5 lpm over various lengths. Before I spill the beans on the results, I would like to hear what others are using, think is safe, …

I saw your list of meds on social. Is the ipratropium a nasal spray or for your lungs? Are you using Benadryl, Ipratropium, Flonase, Affrin, Mucinex everyday? I assume the antibiotic was prescribed by your physician. I'm not a doctor but I don't think …

Hello, My name is Mat (42). Writing for a first time at this forum. I would like to get an opinion, especially from Dr. David, if there is any chance? Sorry for my english, I am from Europe (Poland). There is my case. I have been smoking for about 25 …

Has anyone here tried stem cell therapy? I tried PRP about 3 years ago. It didn't help. I'm considering getting it done in Tijuana, MX. They use MSC with exosomes. However, I've read such mixed reviews and just wondered if anyone with COPD has had any …