Understanding my diagnosisX-ray and ct imaging have shown hyperexpanded lungs with chronic interstitial changes, scarring and nodules. Is this the same as ILD or...reactions2repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
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...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...reactions5repliesCopingPulmonary RehabilitationNewly 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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions3repliesNewly Diagnosed