New to this group, but reaching out, last year learned I have COPD, emphysema,I’m sure from my years of smoking and the a couple years of vaping, which I swear might be worse! Anyway, last couple of days on a trip to Italy I started feeling awful. Prior …

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A recent article listed the following industries/jobs as the most risky for your lung health: 1.Bartending and waitressing 2.Housekeeping and cleaning 3.Healthcare 4.Hairstylist 5.Manufacturing 6.Construction 7.Farming 8.Auto body Spray painting 9 …

hi, my mum has severe copd/emphysema she uses oxygen - aims for levels to be between 88-90. Since Christmas she has had many excabations and I have lost count on how many times she has been on prednisone and antibiotics. (It isn’t in her nature to take …

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 …

World Bronchiectasis Day is celebrated on July 1 st every year to raise awareness about this lung condition. This year, the focus is on research and how it impacts the bronchiectasis community. Take a look at the details below and join us on July 1 st to …

I have a PFT monday, was at Dr. Just Thursdays, he gave me new inhaler(trellegy), and prednisone. Told me no inhalers before test. No smoking, Didnt ssy anything about the prednisone.. I tried looking it up and im not snart like that but seemed studies …

I am not a doctor, but a patient who has been diagnosed with COPD for 9 years and have had and reviewed a PFT or so of mine. Everything here looks just fine, no evidence of COPD or other obstruction. Please discuss with your doctor, and do continue to …

Hi guys I am so sorry to ask another question of you all . You guys have helped me so much I am sure my concerns seem tiny by comparison for many people I have mentioned before I'm a 48 yr old lady from UK. I have Mild Emphesema, Broncieastatis and Alpha …

Does anyone cough up specks of blood? The doc doesn't seem to worried but I am full of anxiety. It's been happening for ages I have mild emphesema, Bronchieastatis and alpha .

I’m a 37 year old female. I haven’t smoked a day in my life, nor am I consistently around second hand smoke. I do have a history of childhood asthma which I outgrew by the time I was out of elementary school. To my knowledge I don’t think it was …

Hey again, I tried looking for previous questions regarding this type of situation but couldn't find one. As stated previously, I haven't been diagnosed with COPD, but at one point I was diagnosed with atypical asthma. Now that diagnosis has also been …

I use Breo daily but frequently push myself pretty hard playing pickleball or exercising. When I go a little too hard and get winded I try to use my rescue inhaler. Does anyone else ever have problems emptying their lungs and getting a full dose into …

Hi, My doctors cant find the main reason to my sympthoms so they decide to put me in pre-spirometry then exercise stress test (indoor cycling) and then straight to post spirometry. Could anyone think what they are looking for?

Hi all I'm 48, live in Uk. I have mild emphesema and mild Bronchieastatis along with alpha 1. The route to me having a CT scan was at least three years of heavy chest , not so much sob (unl we exertion) but this heavy feeling/light burning Initially I …

When someone has chronic bronchitis/fixed airway obstruction with daily symptoms even with inhalers, is it a likely chance they will eventually develop emphysema too? Meaning, when someone’s distal airways are constantly inflamed, is it only a matter of …

Has anyone with emphysema being treated with a nebulizer -inhaling Yupelri & Arformoterol- been evaluated or measured or tested regularly for results? Diagnosed with stage 4 three years ago.

Hi, Ive been beside myself since getting diagnosed with mild copd in early may. I have a young family and would love to see my three young boys grow up but this diagnosis sent me on a emotional roller coaster, fearing I will not be around in another 20 …

I suggest that there can be a psychological component. Regardin my job, on work-from-home days when I’m in the house all day by myself my asthma symptoms typically escalate. I think it’s because I have so much alone and quiet time to dwell on it (until …

Hi, i dont speak english for 1st language so sorry about my spelling. Im 36 years old with 18 years of smoking habbit. I smoked 10 years and vaped 8 years. I have quitted both last year. I was totally fine with no sympthoms that i noticed. I could walk …

Our ages and smoking history are similar. When I was diagnosed this year through PFT and CT scan at 68 years old I was given a mild/moderate diagnoses as well as you even though my PFT FV1 numbers are not nearly as good as yours. FORTUNATELY my DLCO is …

Hi all Its the dane again . I was wondering !, I read somewhere that , the prevalence of pulmonary hypertension, is fairly high in patients with copd, up to 40 percent, but vary with severity. I have high Bp, and take beta blokkers, low dose. Would it …

This seems to be over hyped for some reason. Regular flu has been doing more damage for years.And yet everyboby is paniced over this. While everyone is in a panic about the coronavirus (officially renamed COVID-19 by the World Health Organization), …

Hello I'm 36yr old male. New to the group and was wondering, which is worst chronic bronchitis or emphysema? Right now I'm getting extensive testing done. Was giving a symbicort inhaler and was told I will be seen in July for further testing. Recently …

I am looking to purchase my first poc. Will be traveling and need something lightweight. Any input?