Finally a diagnosis ...There are a few thin-walled pulmonary cysts. Mild lower lobe subpleural linear densities. This all is so confusing....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Distal Acinar / Paraseptal emphysema...My pulmonary specialist continues to point out that my fev and lung volumes are still within normal ranges, however my dlco has been reduced to 62%....Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesPulmonary RehabilitationCopingEmphysema
Sleeping is so hard...I see my pulmonary doc the 9th of next month however I'm looking for advice on how to go to sleep without laying awake til 3,4 or 5 sometimes...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesSleepTips & Advice
breathing problems after COVID...ergospirometry is ok (SPo2: 98% before, and 96,8% after excersise, based on gasometry) I also did HRCT but it showed no significant changes (only minor fibrosis...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosisBreathingSymptoms
Has anyone heard of pneumonitis, which is very similar to COPD?...The alveoli are attacked by the immune system and fibroids can develop. I am on anti-rejection pills to treat the attackers....Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatmentSymptoms
New...be like I'm 55...I am a strong woman always the caregiver...now some days I'm emotional mess...I can't do anything anymore....I have severe COPD and pulmonary...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
New to COPD...I had a number of pulmonary evaluations back then....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosisCoping
What does LESS EMPHYSEMA and MORE EMPHYSEMA Mean? | 7:30 🕢 AM, EST Tue Jan 17, 2023 | HITE1955 With: ‘ DOUG ‘ INOGEN ONE G5 | IO- 500...Hypertension Due to Reactive Vasoconstriction from Hypoxemia * Car Pumonale from Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension MORE EMPHYSEMA ❌ * LoBody...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesChronic Bronchitis
What are These EMPHYSEMA TERM’s DEFINITIONS? | HITE1955 With: ‘ DOUG’ INOGEN ONE G5 | IO - 500...Hypertension Due to Reactive Vasoconstriction from Hypoxemia 17: * Car Pumonale from Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension ❤️🫁 MORE EMPHYSEMA 🫁❤️ 1: ⁉️ *...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Stage 4 emphysema ...Tried pulmonary therapy , have been on bronchodilators for a few years, etc. I can only take about 2 steps to get out of bed to use a commode!...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesEmphysema
Advanced emphysema...Did pulmonary and vestibular rehab and no improvement. Is there anything else out there that anyone can recommend I take, do or try?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesEmphysema
Is it dangerous to move without supplemental oxygen for a few minutes?...How long can a chronic pulmonary embolism patient live in the fourth stage? Oxygen 5 liters throughout the day....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
In Vitro Gene Expression Study Demonstrates Small Mobile Stem Cells Stimulate Pr...These SMSbiotech experimental results open the doors to treatment that could potentially reverse chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which has...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
LUNG SCAR TISSUE DUE TO DVT...MY PULMONARY DOCTOR PREDICTED THIS CONDITION....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Scared...results read.... minimal centrolobular emphemas lung changes..I have little phlem,no cough an mild short of breath..I immediately made an appt with a pulmonary...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTips & AdviceMental Health
I ignored a flare-up and paid the price. ...Despite going to pulmonary therapy my COPD was permanently worse. I have never recovered completely from that flare up....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
What are the most important questions to ask during my first pulmonary visit?...Absolutely no question regarding COPD diagnosis however interested in knowing what other folks considered their most important questions to be answered. I am not really interested in what stage-does it...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
42 year old please help me understand...Today I did my Pulmonary Faction test and have an appointment with my Dr on Tuesday. I would really appreciate any input – I am freaking out....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesEmphysemaAwarenessNewly Diagnosed
Looking for pre-diagnosis insights....I was sent home on steroids and an antibiotic and told that I would be seen by the pulmonary clinic because they think I have COPD....Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesDiagnosis
oximizer pendant Cannula...My Pulmonary doctor recommended this for me to use during the day other then the regular cannulas....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
