COPD PT...My DR has referred me for pulmonary PT. Has anyone tried this PT and the outcomes and value of it at this stage?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Emphysema patient...Has anyone experienced increased shortness of breath after undergoing pulmonary rehab?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesBreathingEmphysemaPulmonary Rehabilitation
Does my lower-lobe dominant emphysema exclude me from being a candidate for Endobronchial Valves?...I was already told by my Pulmonary Dr that LVR Surgery is out of the question because of this....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
The different symptoms...I am currently enrolled in pulmonary rehab I have had a pulmonary embolism and am on bipap machine at night for bed time because of my sleep apnea....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesChronic BronchitisAwarenessCoping
Who is taking steroids as a treatment?...I have asked my pulmonary doctor if I could be on a low dose daily to help with my breathing but he refused because of side effects....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Stem cell research.......I've spoke to two people who had it done and they say their life has improved, however my pulmonary doctor wants to know your clinicals and many cannot...Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
Medications...I can’t have a Pulmonary Function test due to a hernia....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatmentSide Effects
COPD and CHF...over a year I was getting what I can only describe as Violent attacks ; couldnt breath and heart rate spiked and my Doctors treated it as strictly A Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
If I'm on oxygen 24/7 and levels are above 90 but air in lungs isn’t moving. What do you do?...I have had COPD for quite a few years, been through pulmonary rehab....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Advise for 1st lung Dr. Appointment...So I quit smoking (16 days ago) and made an appointment with a pulmonary specialist. I'm 53 years old and have a highly stressful job....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Conventional and Nanotechnology Based Approaches to Combat COPD...Conventional and Nanotechnology Based Approaches to Combat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Implications for Chronic Airway Diseases Combining gene...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Bronchitis ...I am trying to get in with a pulmonary doctor now....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
What now ...My pulmonary doctor is currently consulting with the oncology surgeon about anesthesia....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
COPD, anxiety and vanity ...I am 65, I have stage 4 emphysema ( end stage,I’ve been told), pulmonary hypertension and Factor V Leiden ( too much of the clotting factor)....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Newly diagnosed with COPD and fearful...I am in a combined cardio-pulmonary rehab program right now but I am the only pulmonary patient and they have suspended their educational classes due to...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCoping
Just Starting Diagnosis Process...I have a couple referrals in now for a CT scan and pulmonary function test and to see a pulmonologist....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTips & Advice
Has anyone participated in a home respiratory program? They evaluate patient, check out how patient is using medications, inhalers and oxygen supplementary equipment. It is funded by Medicare. They work......My goal is to become fit enough to attend Pulmonary Rehab classes....Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
Organicell Regenerative Medicine...granted Organicell Regenerative Medicine permission to begin a clinical trial testing the company’s lead product, Zofin, in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
New meds...Seeing a pulmonary Doctor the last few months. Got a breathing test done at hospital ( one where you sit in a machine)....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Feeling low...I’m going on the band tried to speak to the doctor they put me on depression and anxiety pills but that’s not the answer I don’t think haven’t seen a...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
