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What does "long lungs" mean?

My husband has COPD and a while ago had to have an x-ray, they told him that they had to take 2 because his lungs are long. What does "long...

Will a doctor prescribe opioids for COPD pain management?

How can you get a doctor to give you pain medicine for your COPD for your chest cramps - especially coughing over and over - when these are the days...

What is the difference between DuoNeb vs Spiriva?

Can someone compare DuoNeb vs Spiriva for me and their benefits?...

How well does the Zephyr pulmonx valve work?

And is it covered by insurance?...

What is the difference between medical grade oxygen concentrators and ones that are sold online without requiring a prescription?

I ask as I am not yet on oxygen, and as an administrator for a COPD support group, I have seen members mention buying online, from sites like Amazon, without...

Why do doctors want you to go to the hospital when you have exacerbations?

What is the average life expectancy for someone with Stage 3 COPD?

For reference: FEV 1 - 42% FVC 43%....

Is this pain in the muscles around my lungs from COPD?

My pain seems stop be in the muscles around my lungs. It is not a constant pain but if I reach for something, it kills me. Is this from COPD?...

Who else has been diagnosed with asthma and bronchiectasis?

Has anyone else here been diagnosed with asthma and bronchiectasis, along with their COPD diagnosis?...

Long lung but told I’m fine (?)

Is it possible to have long lung even if you don’t have emphysema or any other form of COPD? There seems to be some discrepancy as to whether I do...

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