Diagnosis of copdHello, I'm not sure if it's ok for me to post this here. Honestly I'm at a loss and I am hoping to find some answers. I have a boyfriend...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosisDepressionFriends & Family
Hi, new here, my PC diagnosed me last weekJust wondering what age you were when you were diagnosed and what stage you were? I had got a cold that just wouldn't quit and it really shined a spotlight...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosis
Update on Dan & VickiWell folks. It’s been a rough week. I called 911 last sat for Dan. Diagnosis was heart failure, which I now know goes hand in hand with lung issues like...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosisCaregivingAwareness
Help me understandHello, I decided to post here because I lost my father 3 weeks ago, and I'm trying to understand or make sense of it, if someone could help me The...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingProgressionDiagnosis
Your experience with the doctor I guess I’m scared and worried when I see the Pulmonilogist to go over my results he will judge me or blame me for bringing this on myself. I am...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosisHealthcare Team
New here and scaredHello everyone- My name is Kathy. I have been experiencing random shortness of breath for a few years now. It comes and goes, it all started when I quit smoking...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosis
New to COPDWell, I have had minor breathing issues for years. Initially I thought I was out of shape, then for being overweight (I could not exercise), then I went to the...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingDiagnosis
Spirometry testIs a test at a doctors office accurate or shout the test be done by a respiratory doctor? Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisHealthcare Team
Value of MEF25-75 on SpirometryI have been reading over some patient answers from great Dr Tom Petty on the old Yourlunghealth website. Dr Tom constantly refers to the MEF25-75 of being no value and...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosisBreathing
Carbon dioxide retainersI can't find a question and answer section to post in, but I am wanting to know how it is determined that a person with COPD is a carbon dioxide...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis