Hemoptysis, Bronchitis and endobronchial valves"I have a new pulmonologist who says I have bronchitis and that my irritated airways may be the cause of hemoptysis, which is bloody or tinged sputum or coughing up...reactions3repliesChronic BronchitisDiagnosisFlares
Pluresy or chest infection I can’t even spell it. I have been having a pain in my right hand side since last Saturday. I phoned my doctor Monday and he prescribed me a course...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Age 32 and newly diagnosed with acosSo I’ve recently been diagnosed with copd, I already have asthma so I’ve got the cross over type called acos. I’d like to know if there is anyone else my...reactions3repliesAwarenessDiagnosisCoping
Question on types of COPDHi everyone, I'm new to the forum. I'm female and 64 years old. I was diagnosed with COPD last November, although having regular scans over the years as I had...reactions10repliesDiagnosis
Doctor sharing imformationWhy is it most doctors won't share imformation and documents with other doctors?...reactions7repliesDiagnosisHealthcare Team
Possible diagnosis at 41I have been struggling with shortness of breath for some time now, made much worse after catching Covid at the start of December. Gave up smoking 5 years ago but...reactions5repliesDiagnosis
Fear of First Flare-upHello Everyone - I have been diagnosed with COPD about two years ago. Suddenly I keep reading about the dreadful first excerbation or flare-up, it is beginning to scare me...reactions1replyDiagnosisAwarenessCoping
5 mm nodule in left lower lobeI have for the past 4 years gotten a CT Chest with Contrast for the nodule in my lung. My previous doctor died and now my new doctor said it...reactions3repliesHealthcare TeamTreatmentDiagnosis
Results of a CT scanHi all. Hope everything is as good as possible for all. As you know I was having some SOB....My pulmonologist changed my meds to Breztri and 3mg of Albuterol to...reactions16repliesDiagnosis
Spirometer resultsHi All, I recently got my spirometer results from my gp, but haven’t had my pulmonologist appointment yet. I’m looking for some answers on what my results indicate. I’ve asked...reactions1replyDiagnosis