cut glass turning into cancerI am wondering if anyone else has had ground glass in there lungs turning or being connected to lung cancer?...reactions7repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
Has anyone heard of pneumonitis, which is very similar to COPD?I am newly diagnosed with hypersensitivity chronic pneumonitis, not to be confused with pneumonia. The symptoms are very similar to COPD--shortness of breath, cough, fatigue, and so on. The cause...reactions19repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatmentSymptoms
Plumonary rehabIm waiting to hear from the plumonary rehab team that have to contact me to get the ball rolling so to speak. Im actually looking forward to getting involved with...reactions5repliesPulmonary RehabilitationCopingNewly Diagnosed
42 year old please help me understandPlease help me understand my results. I had a CT scan for unrelated lung function reasons and the scan came back saying I have emphysema. I am 42 years old...reactions5repliesAwarenessEmphysemaNewly Diagnosed
Need adviceI'm 38 year old male, I've been complaining to my doctor's for over 5 years about my breathing, chest pains & blue skin for them to tell me it's just...reactions1replyEmphysemaNewly DiagnosedCoping
Diagnosed COPD and spirometry Hi all I have been diagnosed with emphysema for around 2 months now from a x-ray then a CT scan with contrast. I have a long wait for spirometry through...reactions2repliesDiagnosisEmphysemaNewly Diagnosed
plz recommend pulse oximeter Hi all, Please recommend pulse oximeter. features needed: continuous monitor overnight instant read of the number can look at overnight numbers from phone or computer (no need instant sync) vibrate...reactions11repliesNewly DiagnosedSleepDiagnosis
Copd and asthma I have just been told by my doctor nurse that i had both, to be honest didn't realise that was possible. I'm vaping now plus about five cigarettes a day...reactionsrepliesNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
BronchiectasisHi everyone! I have been having asthmatic chronic bronchitis for years and just lately, I have been diagnosed to have a bronchiectasis. Any advise as to how to cope with...reactions3repliesNewly Diagnosed
Breo InhalerHi all, I've just been diagnosed as moderate stage COPD, with the Dr putting me on the Breo Inhaler, not 100% it's right for me, I have Crohn's also. What...reactions3repliesSide EffectsNewly Diagnosed