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
Frustrated and frightened...In the early 2000 time frame, I was told by a pulmonary specialist that I had COPD....Reactions0reactionsComments16 replies
Does anyone have a flat diaphragm?...I'll take a copy of the x-ray to my Pulmonary Doctor in a couple months, but I'm very afraid of what this means for now. Thanks for any input....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
I really need help with family...I am 58 yrs old and COPD has began to get worst, due to pulmonary rehab shut down. And my dad passed away a few months....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFriends & Family
I really need help with family...I am 58 yrs old and COPD has began to get worst, due to pulmonary rehab shut down. And my dad passed away a few months....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFriends & Family
O2 Sats normal so why the suffocating feeling?...I started the process with a pulmonary nurse in Feb.2020 then the surgeries were all closed due to the plandemic and my next appointment was cancelled...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
oximizer pendant Cannula...My Pulmonary doctor recommended this for me to use during the day other then the regular cannulas....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
How can I improve my test results?...Pulmonary function test report Date of testing: May 25, 2018 Reason for testing: A patient with emphysema....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
In Vivo Generation of Lung and Thyroid Tissues from Embryonic Stem Cells Using B...replacement of lung cells or tissues from induced pluripotent stem cell– or embryonic stem cell–derived cells represent future therapies for life-threatening pulmonary...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
How to handle questions from a store cashier....She noticed my oxygen cannula and asked if I had a good pulmonary doctor. Is this proper for a cashier to ask? My response was "Yes....Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Diagnosed via ct scan last week with extensive emphysema...Hi all, so last week after being admitted to hospital with strep pnuemonia and lung fungus I was diagnosed with extensive pulmonary emphysema…… I’m terrified...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
I feel like a burden ...copd roughly around when I was 42 unfortunately I didn't stop smoking right away so obviously it got worse 🙃 I here people on here talking about their pulmonary...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
New here and a few questions...So does anyone know by any change is bilateral pulmonary scaring always equals pulmonary fibrosis?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingDiagnosis
Update on Dan...They have not yet called him for his pulmonary rehab but they will soon. I just cant believe the difference in him. I am so happy!...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingDepressionAwareness
Unofficial COPD diagnosis at 28...After seeing a pulmonary specialist he has sent me for Spirometry....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisCopingNewly Diagnosed
Newly Diagnosed ...Hey everyone, I just had an appt with a pulmonary specialist ready to talk about my test results, and he tells me I've got COPD....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosis
Newly diagnosed and sick again....I"m waiting till the end of May for Pulmonary testing. It's not an easy illness as it seems to be so different for each of us....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Newly diagnosed help with dlco...I see my pulmonary doctor Friday again so if I don’t get it figured out I will ask him. My doctor said I am severe with a fev1 at...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
Am I MORE EMPHYSEMA ~~ or ~~ CHRONIC BRONCHITIS like!?! 8:06 PM, EST Fri Jan 13, 2023 | By: HITE1955...HIGHER BODY MASS INDEX ✅ * MORE METABOLIC CO - MORBIDITIES ✅ * OSA - COPD OVERLAP -- 🫁 * SEVERE OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP💤💤APNOEA— CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesBreathingDiagnosisChronic Bronchitis
I’m not new, just in a whirlwind. ...I need to b able to walk so I can exercise and go to pulmonary rehab , which is my goal....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingBreathing
