help with if my breathing will get bettergoing for a chest xray next week i have good days and bad days sleeping is the worse. i quit smoking 8 days ago so far so good...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatmentCoping
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 interstitial fibrosis....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
Yesterday my new pulmonologist had great newsShe said there were no signs of emphysema on either my chest or lung cts She showed me the xrays and explained all the little white dots.(calification, damage from smoking...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAwarenessMental HealthNewly Diagnosed
cut glass turning into cancerI am wondering if anyone else has had ground glass in there lungs turning or being connected to lung cancer?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesNewly 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...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesNewly 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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesNewly DiagnosedCopingPulmonary Rehabilitation
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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessEmphysemaNewly 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesEmphysemaNewly 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesNewly DiagnosedSleepDiagnosis