My Husband was diagnosed with Enphysema and was prescribed Stiolto Respimat (tiotropium bromide and olodaterol. He didn't have any symptoms when he started using the medication but after about 3 days started getting wheezing and coughing. He was on the …

Hi everyone, This is my first time on this sight. I was diagnosed with COPD back in 2021. In November of last year I had my first flare-up. Pretty scary to say the least. I have had 5 more flare-ups since then. My question is, is this a lot? When should …

Long time no speak. Seeing a resp dr on Thursday. Bit worried as the last time I saw a pulmonologist they didn't listen to a word I said and said I was asymptomatic because I didn't cough. Quit the cigs well over a year ago. Get out of breath getting …

I'm having a hard time using this site. When I click on the blue answers, nothing shows up. Can you tell me why? Also, back to my original question, My doctor wants me to use Trelegy but there are so many side effects to it I'm really scared to use it …

I'm all in as well! For at least the last 15 years, I've had the flu vaccine and plan to get it again this fall. (I missed 1 year about 8 years ago and got miserably sick with the flu. Will never miss again.) I'm up to date with the pneumonia shots and …

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 …

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I have heard one of the big things about this medication is that you have to really shake it well to be sure that it ALL dissolves or you don’t get the full benefit from it (eg if there are still particles in the solution when you start nebulizing. We …

Welcome 45yrcopdasthma........Sorry you're having this issue. I haven't had any events that intense with so many different triggers. Have you asked you doctor about this?? Hope you get some answers. Read all the info in the LEARN MORE tab at the top of …

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 …

I went to the ER for right shoulder pain. They did some Xrays gave me some pain medication and sent me home. No one went over these reswith me at the hospital, I just happened to check my chart. I am very scared, how bad is this? Am I in big trouble? 35 …

I have severe COPD. When I rise from sleeping, or just a short nap, I am immediately hit with strong exacerbations. It literally seems I am drowning without the water. Does anyone have this problem and if so have you found any way to help this not to …

Hi everyone! I'm a 48 year old women who smoked for 2 years in my 20's. I'm looking for some help understanding my lung test results! I'm not sure how to read it and have to wait 3 weeks to see my doctor. I'd love someone to give me a hand!

As a single person living with COPD I am interested in hearing from those in the same situation.  How do you cope without a caregiver, are you afraid to go out alone, or just being alone during an exacerbation.  I believe there are a lot of us …

Hi all, I'm new here and I recently had a pft done as my family and I had a bad bout of covid/bronchitis in Jan. After having covid I developed anxiety and started getting short of breath feeling which is why I was sent for the test. I had 5 birds (which …

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Hi Anonymous, 97% Lung Function is par excellent! As you eat healthy food and exercise you can help reduce the Anxiety and being inside your head about a very mild conclusion. I do understand anxiety as i am elderly and was a heavy smoker 40 years and …

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 …

I have read several articles about this therapy being beneficial for people with COPD. I know it is not FDA approved yet so many doctors will refrain from discussing it. Is anyone doing this, or have they? If so, what was the outcome beneficial or not? …

I have been on Medicare advantage plan because I couldn’t get regular Medicare because I was one disability at 62 for my COPD and emphysema. I really like the advantage plan but now I’m turning 65 in a couple months and I have to decide in a couple …

I don't know about you but I am so excited that the weather is warming up. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the walkers around my neighborhood are getting out their comfy shoes. Even my dog is starting to look at me as if to say " come on …

Can someone please explain these readings: PEF: 60% FVC: 1.4 liters 45% F2575: 0.43 22% FEV6: 1.40 49% FEV1: 0.84 35% FEV/FVC: 60% Thankyou.

Where can I buy a cannula with nasal prongs less than 1 cm. I am currently using one that is 1 cm. long and it is making a real mess out of my nostril

Hi everyone. Next week I'm recording a podcast with a world leader in ketosis and the Ketogenic diet. This diet is made up of high (good quality) fats, medium to low protein and very low carbohydrates. John Hopkins is using the diet to help manage …

Just saw my doctor today. Had been on 100 Trelegy for awhile. He gave me samples of Trelegy 200. Any one tried it yet and what were the result. Thank you.