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I found out that I also have emphysema, is that considered end-stage?

Scarring

Recently had a PET scan - thankfully no cancer is shown but I have scarring. I do not see the Dr till Dec - I want to know what would...

What else should I be doing for my COPD?

I was diagnosed with COPD. I have Spiriva. Anything else I should be doing beside taking Spiriva?...

I have COPD, sleep apnea, & lost both upper lobes to LC - anyone like me?

BenDavis' Diagnosis

I had asthma as a child diagnosed with sleep apnea and mild case of narcolepsy at 40 and then copd shortly after that just had a flareup recovered with prednisolone...

Concentrator electricity usage

We have 2 EverFlow stationary oxygen concentrators running 24/7 in our home. Electricity costs are $60-70 a month. That’s about 1/3 of our total electricity usage ! Seems like a...

Targeting bad stem cells

There 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...

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...

How helpful is an air purifier for COPD?

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...

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