How do I use a spirometer?I am thinking of getting a spirometer. I want to start using one to help with my lung function. How do I use this? What target number should I try...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How much exercise is too much?Hi all, I'm new to the forum and I've found it an excellent resource. I just got a COPD diagnosis a few weeks ago, following a chest Xray and ongoing...Reactions0reactionsComments19 replies
University Given $3.9M to Advance Potential COPD Therapy to Clinical Testing“This grant will allow us to continue research into a new drug candidate that our group developed and that has shown evidence of stopping and correcting what goes wrong in...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Chronic lung diseases: prospects for regeneration and repairTo halt or reverse disease progression and achieve lung regeneration, there is a need for earlier identification and treatment of these diseases. A precision medicine approach to treatment is also...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
What can I expect with a maintenance of prednisone?I have been prescribed a course of prednisone. I am starting out on 60mg for 3 weeks then then 50mg for 3 weeks and so on. My Doctor said I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Mullien TeaThere seems to be more than one kind of Mullien Tea. I’m wondering if anyone what kind would be the best to buy to help with breathing problems...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Do humidity and barometric pressure affect breathing ability significantly?I have had much-reduced breathing ability during this cold, wet winter....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
What does your daily routine look like?Wondering what a typical day is like for those who have COPD stage 4. I’m trying to figure out a better routine for myself that includes the time for stretching...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
RAGERAGE Biotech is developing new approaches to modulate the receptor for advanced glycation end- products (RAGE), an important target in chronic inflammation with links to COPD and cystic fibrosis. “Inflammation...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies