What is the average life expectancy for someone with Stage 3 COPD?For reference: FEV 1 - 42% FVC 43%....reactions3replies
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...reactions3replies
Who else has been diagnosed with asthma and bronchiectasis?Has anyone else here been diagnosed with asthma and bronchiectasis, along with their COPD diagnosis?...reactions4replies
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...reactions5replies
Which bronchodilator reading should I use to examine my results?A month ago I was diagnosed with Stage 3 COPD. This week I took the breathing tests and my question is, which...reactionsreplies
What is your experience like when drinking alcoholic beverages?I love my glass of red wine but now find I may not exceed one glass as that causes a flare-up 18...reactions1reply
Confused about doctor's order regarding 02 saturationI use an oximeter frequently, but have very cold hands, and often don't get a correct reading. I recently had a PFT...reactions6replies