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What does "long lungs" mean?

I'm 38 and have had asthma my whole life. I recently found myself at the ER. They did an x-ray on my lungs. When the doctor came back in while...

One year diagnosed with emphysema and pulmonary fibrosis

My GP sent me to the hospital for a spirometry test. My result was no change when I used a puffer so I was given a prescription for Advair. Was...

How can I prevent cannula marks?

I am on oxygen each night and am a side sleeper. Each morning my cannula leaves deep marks on both sides of my face. These take 4-6 hours to mostly...

Does anyone have insight on this work-related question?

If your accommodated at work to get out of dust but doesn’t include what your real job was do you take a wage loss in some other department or do...

What is an indacaterol maleate glycopyrronium bromide Ultibro Breezhaler?

Which type of humidifier is best for COPD patients?

What type of humidifiers are people with COPD using, warm or cool air? Which do you like better and why? Just wanting some input before purchasing. The humidifier on my...

Giving up

I have stage 4 copd & have tried to quit smoking unsuccessfully. I don't complain to anyone because I know I did it to myself. When I say something to...

Are my symptoms actually caused by anxiety?

Cough, wheeze, shallow... Hello again. Yesterday my primary Dr confirmed that I have COPD, based on the results of my PFTs from a week ago. After that appointment, I was...

How have your family members adjusted to your diagnosis?

I was diagnosed with Stage 3 COPD last September. I had my family Dr. refer me to a pulmonologist so on the medical end I feel like I understand more...

What does borderline COPD mean?

I had a chest xray and it says hyperinflated lung borderline COPD? I can't be tested yet because I've been on steroids. I have asthma and recurrent chest infections for...

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