I'm scheduled to get a few installed and would like to hear from someone who has experienced such.

CT scan showed Mild emphysema and all else was ok. I’m a confused that my dr said it should not progress however I reading it will. What am I not understanding?

Hello. Can someone tell me what a high RV score could mean? Mine is 139%. Does this mean I have COPD. Is there any way to lower this number? I quit smoking the day I found out I have emphysema about 3 months ago. I changed my diet and exercise daily. …

Maybe try drinking more water and gargle with salt water---helps me

ok. I was in the ER months ago for neck issues. I had a cat scan On that cat scan it read maybe mild emphysema.. I have since seen 3 pulmonologists. Talked with myPCP. and 3 ER doctors. And all of them are saying that what was found on the scan does not …

The good news is that your lung function is normal. Chronic bronchitis/ chronic cough can be related to a number of things ( asthma, sinus disease, reflux are the most common). It may be worthwhile asking to get some imaging (CT scan) to see if you have …

I WANT TO MOVE TO TEXAS BUT UNDERSTAND THAT THE HUMIDITY IS BAD. I HAVE BAD COPD BUT WANT TO GO AND DIE WERE MY FAMILY IS. I AM 67,CAN I STILL STAY ALIGVE FOR AWHILE AS I I LIVE IN NV. BY VEGAS. CAN ANYBODY GIVE ME SOME RECOMMENDATIONS. OR MAYBE ANOTHER …

How often do you have spirometry tests? I used to have one once a year and they stopped during covid and haven't ordered one since.

Hello. This is a copy of my pft. I’m not sure exactly what my lung function is. Do I go by FVC, FEV or both? Also is it actual or predicted I look at? Thanks for any help.

September is Disaster Preparedness Month! How many of us cringe when we see a tornado watch or a severe weather alert? Do you worry about how you’ll power your medical equipment if the power goes out for a few days? While we can’t control wild weather or …

I agree with Bill. Most people with this radiographic finding have normal or near normal lung function- although they are at an increased risk for developing COPD in the future. Please read our educational materials. There are many things you can do and …

Welcome Kasandra. I wonder who diagnosed the person with emphysema - how? every number looks great. Even the FEV1/FVC number is just barely in the mild range a 70% or greater is considered normal, if I am recalling correctly. I'm not a clinician, but I …

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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 was just recently diagnosed with what my pulmonologist called a trace amount of Paraseptal emphysema. She said if I quit smoking which I did .. that it should never be a serious issue .. has anyone had it for a long time without progressing very far ?? …

hello, Im 40years old and live in France. I was born with a severe emphysema (50% of volume down). Further to an accident I did a pneumothorax and I’m now down to 30% of lungs working. Nevertheless, when no effort I used to be ok without oxygen. …

Teachers of college students have known for a long time that active learning works better than lecturing to students. 1-2 Their students get better grades, and more students pass their classes when teachers use active learning strategies in their …

Hi, My name is Keith, 65 year old male. Have had asthma all my adult life, but was diagnosed with COPD a few years ago. Realise that I've pretty well been in denial and my world has shrunk. Hardly go out at all (work from home) but the other day went out …

I am trying to find some sort of solution and hoping this community can help! I step on my oxygen tube connector at least 10 times a day, which then causes it to become disconnected...not to mention the other 5 times a day someone else steps on and it …

My pulmonologist said I could use Anoro and duoneb together but I’m reading where is said you should never. I am very concerned.

I use Trelegy also. I'm in my 4th month and it works well for me. I previously used Anoro, Spiriva and Advair. With Trelegy my breathing has stabilized-NO serious SOB- I'm able to exercise and do pretty much anything I want to. Might make me a little …

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?

Hi everyone! I hope you are all enjoying the last days off summer before the fall weather hits! I just wanted to take a minute and let you know that we have a new item in our Downloads Library ! We now offer a Quick Tips instruction sheet for our COPD …

If you get severely out of breath when walking you can bump it up even a little more for a few minutes to resat quicker! I have to do that a lot when going through an airport. You can also do pursed lip breathing while using the POC...it will even be …

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 …