Hello. New user here. I have have stage 1 COPD that was stable and very mild (pretty much no symptoms the vast majority of the time) for 18 years. I had an exposure that finally reduced my function somewhat. It's still being called stage 1, but now I …

I have emphysematous changes as per my last CT so I was keen to see if there was in any impact on my lung function. As Dr Mannino suggested previously the results have turned out to be normal. I know it will progress and I am doing everything in my …

Hi Greenie, I'm not a clinician, and only clinicians can crunch your numbers... However, you do seem to have many of the lifestyle factors that are regularly discussed as negatively impacting COPD... Current smoker / obese / sedentary... The clinicians …

Is anyone using a Digital Peak Flow Meter for Home Testing of PEF / FEV1 Had a full 45 minute test at my doctor's office last week and my FEV1 has improved from 35 % to 42 % I'm looking at these on Amazon. https://amz.run/9uSg https://amz.run/9uSi

Why do some cannula twist until it almost strangles me, but another hangs straight all day?  Same brand and type cannula, same connection thingie to the 50' tubing.  My head doesn't spin like the Exorcist.  Can anyone explain this to me???

My doc ordered a new vile for my nebulizer called Ohtuvayre. New drug so not too much info on it. My doc told me to take it WITH all my other viles!. I already take Yupelri & Albuterol & Budesonide &Formoterol in one day in my nebulizer called Ohtuvayre. …

Mucus. Phlegm. Sputum. No matter what you call it, if it is in your lungs, you want to get it out. Some people who live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD only deal with mucus or phlegm when they have a chest cold or exacerbation, while …

If anyone is like me and unable to do a good job of injecting himself/herself, try to find someone else to inject you. So far, every time H has injected me, I’ve gotten a full dose with NO drips, no leaking of any medication and no bruising. When I …

I have seen this study, and other articles reporting on this study. This does look promising, but more research is surely needed. Wondering why this isn't happening? This is an easy, supplement to get - not some expensive pharmaceutical needing a …

What is a Spirometry test like? Spirometry (spy-ROM-uh-tree) is a common office test used to assess how well your lungs work by measuring how much air you inhale, how much you exhale and how quickly you exhale. What was your first spirometry test like? …

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 …

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Hello, I had my first appointment with a pulmonologist, and he mentioned that the upcoming PFT I have scheduled will show if I have aspects of a restrictive defect concurrent with the obstructive breathing (he saw this in the spirometry that the …

I was diagnosed with Emphysema in 2018. My CT scan in November read stable. I am 6 weeks out from a pneumonia diagnosis. I am still struggling to walk or stand for any amount of time without loosing my breath or spastic coughing. Am I expecting to much …

I’ve been diagnosed with COPD with hypoxia. I’m experiencing SOB, so I measure my oxygen that shows 94. And I was in bed. I also have symptoms like dizziness, brain fog, loss of memory, and weakness all over my body. I measured my Oxygen when I …

Hi Fritz45. I am not sure if you've read my story (kind of long sorry :/) but your situation reminds me a little bit of my story. 115% of predicted DLCO, 91% FEV1, 65% FEV1/FVC. Probably more symptomatic (SOB) than I should be for a FEV1 of 91%. …

It’s almost Superbowl weekend! While you’re thinking about watching the top football teams on Sunday, you might also want to think about another team…your heart and lungs! Did you know that the heart and lungs are closely connected? They work as a team …

I am too exhausted to complete basic household chores or leave the house. Does anyone in this forum experience similar level of exhaustion?

68 yrs, apparently I have had copd for 25 yrs with minimal symptoms per spirometer test SOB when walking & sinus issues that I use sinus tabs for and nasal rinse.this yr my Dr proscribed puffer salbutamol 100mcg to use not more than 4x a day.even when I …

There is a NEW FAA rule about flying with oxygen. Please check your battery and find out what the watt hour rating is. It has to fall below the 160 maximum allowed by FAA or your battery may be banned from the flight. The Inogen One G5 double (16 cell) …

Thank you. I am getting my deviated septum repaired and polyps removed and am on new nasal spray azelastine. The spray really helps. Things are better. Also using saline flush. Thanks!

Hi, Diagnosed with mild centilobular emphysema in April 2024. My pulmonologist said hey it’s fine your 67 and it’s mild see you in 3 months. However, it’s not exactly fine. Coughing and wheezing at night and sleeping in most days. I have a dog. Have …

Mike I am a big fan of group visits. I appreciate everyone has their own style of learning and preferences, but mine is to have others around me that might ask the question I am afraid to ask or too shy to. In the models I have seen, you do get time …

The test to see if you are retaining co2 is and ABG (arterial blood gas test), that is usually taken from your wrist and can be painful. Lack of appetite is not a symptom I am aware of, but shortness of breath OR agitation and/or confusion are. A BIPAP …

I'm so happy to have found this site. I was diagnosed with COPD about 6 years ago and was just put on inhalers. I have no idea what stage of COPD I have. I was never told about pulmonary rehab. I was diagnosed with lung cancer about 2 years ago. It was …