Targeting bad stem cellsThere is a university in Houston that has discovered bad stem cells that drive emphysema. We should apply funding there. https://uh.edu/news-events/stories/2020/april-2020/04152020-xian-mckeon-copd-lung-stem-cells-cloning.php...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Feeling lost - can anyone give me some guidance?I'm 77 and have had PTSD for 40+ years but didn't know I had late stage COPD till 4 days ago. All the Doc said was 'end stage' COPD out...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
What is the difference between COPD and airway disease?When I consulted the pulmonologist in 2011, he diagnosed as COPD. After 8 years, I consulted another pulmonologist and he diagnosed as Airways. I want to know - what is...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Can Valium be used episodically for anxiety relief?Sometimes I get really panicked when I can't breathe. I have never taken Valium regularly, in fact, quite rarely. When I take one, my breathing relaxes, but my new doctors...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Has anyone seen improvement in their lung function tests?Yesterday I had three lung function tests and was astounded by the results. Six months ago my FEV1 numbers were 1.15; 2.82 and 40.8%. Yesterday the readings were 1.8e; 2.82...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Underlying Condition - COVIDfor the last several years whenever I got the flu or even the cold it was hard for me to recover. (I have four kids including a newborn and they...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Has anyone had twilight sleep cataract surgery?I saw my ophthalmologist just prior to the coronavirus. Since then I have started wearing my oxygen 24/7. On level 2. My pulmonologist says to wear at night and if...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies