Hi everyone, I'm wondering from your experiences what are the symptoms of early COPD like? I'm 28M and have been dealing with some non-reversible obstruction for about 10 months now. My FEV1/FVC is at 70% without reversibility - most recent …

Looking for home remedies to manage symptoms, provide relief for my Chronic Bronchitis, Reactive Airway Disease, and Asthma. I am a USAF Veteran--in 1990 I had a bad upper respiratory infection turn into bronchitis then pneumonia. I was told one of my …

Hello everyone, I am new to this place here but I have already read a lot. my mom had a CT scan done and they found moderate emphysemous changes. she does not have symptoms and has FEV of 93%. The doctor said her lung function is very good for her age …

How do I tell if I am short of breath and if it is normal from exertion or because of my COPD? Thanks in advance & hope this finds you having a good day!

Did you know that COPD is not just a smoker’s disease? COPD can be caused by many factors, including exposure to chemicals and toxins at home and in the workplace. If you have COPD, it is important to think about your environment and the different …

I have Gold stage 3 E (tested 4 months ago). Think I’ve been in 3 for awhile but this part of stage 3 feels very different. I cannot walk or do much without my oxygen level going into 80’s and my heart rate into triple digits. Even with my POC walking …

Hi all, newbie here. I’ve noticed over the last few months my symptoms have been more problematic than usual. I have been put on a preventative inhaler called Anora Elllipta( umeclidinium/ vilanterol) to take in conjunction with salamol. My question is …

Hi, im sorry if this sounds crazy to most, as im sure it may. I quit smoking 2 weeks ago. For the last 4 years ive only smoked a half pack a day, but it was about a pack a day years previous. Im 41 female. I run at least 2 miles a day & at least once a …

Bare with me, I'm 37 and was diagnosed 6 weeks ago with COPD. Chest x-rays were apparently fine and oxygen test thing was good. Not sure what the fev was as to be fair I don't think I took the info in properly. I have the respitory clinic mid August to …

Hi Camila50 This link describes COPD and common symptoms. Click on the menu and select 'What is COPD' https://www.copdfoundation.org/What-is-COPD/Understanding-COPD/What-is-COPD.aspx

Hi all..as said previously, I havent had any of the tests im being told that are used to diagnose COPD, but was diagnosed COPD Unspecified. I have been spitting out yellow/green phlegm more often, even when I dont cough. We were at a higher altitude this …

I have these somewhat mild headaches daily, and a slight pain over my eye/eye's , I sort of thought it was my Atrovent, I skipped my Atrovent most of the day yesterday, yet still had the mild headache throughout the day. Just curious if it's me or the …

When people say to me, " You look wonderful. You're doing well." , my answer is "Thank you! Yes, I am doing well, until I'm not." I really don't know what they expect someone with COPD to look like. I wish they could see how long it takes me to get ready …

I’ve seen here a post from Bill related to this promising procedure. There’s lots on the web about it including some papers. I did find a report from someone who had the procedure and was very positive. Other than Bills article I’m surprised to see it …

It's the insidious nature of the disease that fools and misleads everyone isn't it! At 40 or 45 I would have laughed if anyone said I had a problem with my lungs - I considered myself very fit, did lots of hill walking, a very physical job, had great …

A 2014 COPD Survey found that the average amount of time patients experienced symptoms prior to diagnosis is 2 years and 9 months. How long did you experience symptoms before diagnosis? Does this time sound realistic?

Part 1 and Part 2: https://www.copdfoundation.org/COPD360social/Community/COPD-Digest/Article/1523/What-does-it-mean-when-COPD-symptoms-are-controlled-Part-1.aspx https://www.copdfoundation.org/COPD360social/Community/COPD-Digest/Article/1529/What …

Like written in previous posts, I go through periods of time when I am cramp free and then they come back with a vengeance.. It is always the leg calves that cramp and it can be VERY painful! If I make an effort to try and stretch the leg that is …

Someone wrote that treatment was for symptoms. If one does not have symptoms with mild or moderate COPD, is it normal to not take drugs? Or put another way, do drugs provide a benefit for those without symptoms?

I see people at this site mention exacerbation a lot. If a person doesn't have shortness of breath, not on oxygen, not coughing much etc.. what would an exacerbation look like? I'm confused.

What was everyones first symptoms?

Good evening everyone! I hope you are all well! I finally got scheduled to see Pulmonolgist for lung tests. The soonest they can get me in is October 9th. That seems like a long time away when I have trouble breathing everyday. I don't know anyone …

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 …

What meds have you been on? I've been using Trelegy since last May and it has worked well for me. Haven't needed Prednisone since. I've had some rough spots but for the most part I've been good

I am in Canada, but will travel. I wonder if anyone could steer me to a pulmunologist who will not belittle my symptoms, or worse completely pretend they do not exist due to my PFT. I do think they exist, I have tried a few here but my GP said it is a …