It’s fascinating to see different folks’ responses to various medicines. I guess it’s like aspirin, Tylenol, ibuprofen and Alleve or even like allergy treatments People find different ones helpful vs not helpful. I normally take ibuprofen only while my H …

Hi everyone, hope you all are doing well. Was wondering if anyone has some insight on being diagnosed with chronic bronchitis at 24. I had a chest x-ray and PFT. Chest x-ray was fine, and PFT shows no significant abnormalities nor asthma. I got sick in …

Hello, I'm Slovak, so I apologize for my English, google translator helped me. I am 28 years old and a month ago I was diagnosed with paramediastinal paraseptal emphysema on HRCT. I also went to a pulmonologist and she also did a spirometry fev1 100% …

I've recently been diagnosed with very mild COPD, very active and fit, no cough or breathing issues. Should I tell my wife and kids, I feel like they don't need this and all the worry that goes with it. If I can keep fit and keep this mild do they need …

I've recently been diagnosed with COPD, I'm 53yrs old, stopped smoking 12 years ago. I had a crackle in my lung and got a CT scan which showed mild COPD. I then got a spirometry test which the nurse told me, on it's own it would have been "pre" or "at …

I, for one, am glad the medical system is o longer treating us like mushrooms (kept in the dark and fed sh--). With "MyChart" I get test results before the doctor even sees them. Sometimes I choose to panic. Sometimes I choose to wait and see what the …

Recently diagnosed with mild COPD via a CT scan, spirometry figures indicate "pre" COPD, I'm 53, regular runner, good diet. My doctor and respiratory nurse assuring me that bcos I stopped smoking 12 yes agothat I shouldn't see anymore damage and am …

Smile.Amazon.Com is a new feature of Amazon that makes a charitable contribution to the charity of your choice at no cost to you. The COPD Foundation is listed as an eligible charity. I have made them my charity of choice. Prices are exactly the same …

To add to Bill's excellent explanation of the settings on the Inogen G5 - here's a link to the Running On Air website's complete list of all current POC's and the actual amount of oxygen each puts out at their settings. https://runningonair.net/pocs …

We like the speed of an ultrasonic nebulizer, and bought the Flyp, only to discover it can’t be used with hypertonic saline. Are there other options?

Has anyone been prescribed the new nebulized therapy that is supposed to reduce exacerbations and is steroid free, I think, Ohtuvayre from Verona pharmacy? It has had great test results but my doctors here aren’t familiar with it apparently it’s some …

Cheather. I just want you to know that I myself have dealt with this problem. I'm not sure when it started or when it slowed down. I the last year or so, I have had very wierd dreams with people in my family who have passed away and in places that I may …

We have been getting questions regarding the new medication Ohtuvayre. While the COPD Foundation does not endorse any medications we feel it benefits the community to know where to find factual information they need regarding their health choices. Please …

Hi. I am new to the group and I have severe COPD and was diagnosed approximately 10 years ago. Lately, nothing seems to help my breathing on exertion. I am waiting for my doctor to get approval for Ensifentrine, hoping that this will help. I am having a …

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Just curious, anybody else out there have both COPD and Raynaud’s? Wondering if there’s a link. My Raynaud’s appeared around the same time as my COPD, and its getting colder now so it’s more on my mind. :)

Hi. Trying to recover from bad flare and very high CO2 (needed BiPAP in hospital). COPD for many years. Has anyone had favorable results from Mullein tea?

I was putting up some Christmas lights and started to get SOB. I sat down and took a reading on my oximeter. It said my SpO2 was 96% but I was gasping for air. Until I can see my pulmonologist on this does anyone know what could be happening to me or …

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?

I've been using Trelegy inhaler for 6 weeks and in the past 3 weeks have noticed a tremendous amount of mucus. Continual coughing. Should I stop using it?

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

I have had COPD since 2006. It has progressed to end stage. Long ago I found that by using a floor fan in my bedroom, and other places, it helps me get my breath. I do not know why this is true, but it is. I wanted to see if anyone else has found this.. …