I have an ARTICLE from: COPD NEWS TODAY, About how CPAP | BiPAP | VPAP, Helps COPD with EXACERBATIONS and OSAThis ARTICLE is dated: JANUARY 30, 2023: Here’s the LINK: https://copdnewstoday.com/news/cpap-use-night-lowers-copd-exacerbation-risk-sleep-apnea/...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisCoping
zephyr valvesHello, I am a 64 yr. old male in stage 3 COPD. I have been evaluated for zephyr valves but I was told that I do not qualify because I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosis
Cardiovascular issues I have a few...hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and 3 aortic aneurysms with thrombus. I cough constantly and I don't know what effect that has on my aneurysms. My cough is worse with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesDiagnosisChronic BronchitisFlares
Any advice on the early stages?I was in denial a year ago. I blamed the technician being a dingbat. The last pft at a different hospital makes me feel kinda foolish. I have damaged lungs...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDiagnosis
can you feel the ribcage and can tell if you have a barrelchest? | January 22, 2023 | HITE1955 with: Doug lnogen one g5 | IO- 500I want to know by running my hands down one’s rib cage if they are barrelechested?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesChronic BronchitisDiagnosis
Chronic Bronchitis & COPDHi all, A friend of mine has been diagnosed with Chronic Bronchitis for a year now, they are 27. The symptoms they have are wheezing, mucus build up and a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesChronic BronchitisDiagnosisDepression
Am I MORE EMPHYSEMA ~~ or ~~ CHRONIC BRONCHITIS like!?! 8:06 PM, EST Fri Jan 13, 2023 | By: HITE1955Am I MORE EMPHYSEMA ~~ or ~~ CHRONIC BRONCHITIS like!?!? LESS EMPHYSEMA ✅ * HIGHER BODY MASS INDEX ✅ * MORE METABOLIC CO - MORBIDITIES ✅ * OSA - COPD...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesBreathingDiagnosisChronic Bronchitis
Newly diagnosed w/COPD emphysema @ 34Hey everyone! So I’m new here. Yesterday I was diagnosed w/ mild emphysema based on my CT scan. The doctors were all shocked since I’m 34 and relatively healthy. Plus...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDiagnosisCopingEmphysema
General practitioner versus pulmonologist My regular doctor is the one who discovered my Copd. I’m wondering if I should keep going to her for my Copd or go to a pulmonologist??...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDiagnosis
Causes After doc examined me he said my heart is working too hard because l had a flare up. Has anyone else had this? I am so worried...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosisSide Effects