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
Bad inhalerHi again. So I was diagnosed with emphysema this week and they put me on Symbicort and Spriva. Now since I’ve been taking the Symbicort it doesn’t help my breathing...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesBreathingDiagnosisEmphysema
Inhaler proper usage My doctors have me on 3 different inhalers at semi prescribed times. Example one is 2 times a day another is once daily, and last one is 3 times daily...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesDiagnosis
Struggling Hi I'm realy struggling to deal with this copd , I was fit and health a year ago , now I'm tired breathless and don't sleep to good it all...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesSymptomsDiagnosisCopingTips & Advice
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosisEmphysemaNewly 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesNewly DiagnosedSleepDiagnosis
Oxygen how much?Hi my mom sadly passed away yesterday after falling unconcious the previous morning. I am wondering if being given 3ltrs of oxygen could have been the cause. She had a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingDiagnosisEnd Stage
Is a PESKY and PERSISTENT DRY COUGH as Part of CHRONIC BRONCHITIS too⁉️⁉️ | 11:00 🕚 AM, EST. Sun Jan 15, 2023 | By: HITE1955 With: ‘Doug ‘ INOGEN ONE...Is a PESKY and PERSISTENT DRY COUGH as Part of CHRONIC BRONCHITIS too⁉️⁉️...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesChronic BronchitisBreathingDiagnosis