I am currently supporting a loved one who has COPD and is still struggling with long term smoking addiction. While quitting remains a personal and ongoing challenge for him, I am trying to do what I can to reduce exposure to smoke and pollutants inside …

I’m on my last day of kinda a longer dose pack. I’ve felt so good these last couple of weeks. Lots of energy, no problems breathing. Now today I’m on my last day and I feel like I have been hit by a truck. Aching all over , no energy, even my skin and my …

My 71 year old sister-in-law is now oxygen dependent. She lost her job as a result. Her husband suffers with his own health issues and recently lost his job too. We are helping them get governmental assistance with food and Medicaid. They cannot survive …

Your numbers look OK- It would be useful to list your % predicted. But I'm not seeing any evidence of obstruction ( FEV1/FVC are all in the normal range).

Is there a section for NTM patients?

Is it normal for a patient with severe copd to have blood oxygen level drop into 60's -70s while walking?

I'm looking for advice and resources to help with a long term consistent cough. It feels like a mucus issue most of the time. A version of this was asked already in another chat. I guess I'm covering my bases. I'm late 50s. I haven't been diagnosed …

Can anyone tell me how Karen is doing. I sent her a message, but haven't heard back. Thanks so much

We all know breathlessness, cough, and fatigue are common symptoms of COPD. But what about body pain? If you have had long-lasting aches and pains, it may be because of your COPD. Somewhere between 44% and 88% of people living with COPD experience aches …

When you are first talking to your clinician about the possibility of having COPD, they may order various tests to figure out what is going on. Let’s cover the basics of COPD diagnostic tests. The main diagnostic test for COPD is called spirometry. In a …

I'm not a Dr but I think for a complete diagnosis you need a CT scan and a pulmonary function test. The x-ray is not enough but it can show signs of COPD Hope that helps. Your oxygen levels are great but that doesn't mean no COPD. Good Luck. A …

If anyone has any comments I'd be interested. It was done on a bike. Effort was maximal stopping due to breathlessness. HR peaked at 98% of predicted maximum. Breathing reserve was 23% (normal). Peak lactate was low at 5 when it should be over 8. Peak …

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 …

I was diagnosed with severe emphysema at 33 years old, after years of struggling to breath and coughing that was diagnosed as asthma because I was "too young" for it to be anything else. I've been told I will eventually need a double lung transplant, but …

When you have issues about medical equipment and dealing with equipment providers, what assistance do you expect from your pulmonology practice? When the equipment providers ask for updated medical records and tests, I had to constantly follow up with …

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As the title suggests I have invested in some breath trainers. Anything and everything to get back in the ocean, at least 3 x a week. Just wanting feedback on the items. The welcare breatheasy, an incentive spirometer and my peak flow meter. I have the …

I'm so discouraged, frustrated and guess just mad that my breathing has seemed to get worse the longer I'm not smoking! I had such a COPD 'flair-up' on January 4th - I haven't had a cigarette since. Put on oxygen January 5th, which with the help of …

Hello everyone, I've been having some issues lately where I've been getting really dizzy if I exert myself or if I talk a lot, and dealing with some shortness of breath too. I vaped for ~5 years (quit a year and a half ago), so I asked my PCP for a PFT …

Practicing good personal hygiene is an important way to care for your mental and physical health. Good hygiene helps you feel and look your best, while also avoiding potential health issues like tooth decay. However, COPD can complicate tasks that …

Welcome Reizers....My limited and unprofessional knowledge----FEV 1 appears normal--but--I will suggest that you--QUIT smoking!!!! I wish I quit at 25...Good luck

Great article, Arnelle. What I also do, since not all of my doctors use the same medical records system or same portal, is to print out copies of any test results and take them with me to those doctors who do not have on-line access to the test results. …

Dear Friends, When I was 40 years old I was driving to work. I was in the left turn lane and it was safe for me to proceed. A car the way behind the car that was heading in my direction obviously had an inpatient driver behind him. So he proceeded to …

I am finally getting a CPET and I hope this will help me get to the bottom of the exercise intolerance I have developed. HRCT, bloods and spirometry confirm I have some permanent damage from the pneumonia and my lung function has deteriorated since 2024 …

Are you a pet owner? Does animal dander irritate your allergies or COPD? What do you do so that you and your pet can be together? Do you have tips for others living with COPD that have pets or are considering having one? What are your thoughts in …