My Story...I moped at home for a few months then my pulmonologist recommended a rehab program that saved my life and has me doing pretty well, actually very well.... By jimn1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
COPD Newbie...After his funeral I made an appointment with a pulmonologist to see if I had lung cancer.... By philbe2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Do I need to see a pulmonologist?...I have COPD for 5 years now, and she said I didn't need to see a pulmonologist. She prescribed me stiolto inhaler....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Ribcage cramps and spasms...I don't have a pulmonologist to see anymore because he never heard anything I had to say , all he would do prescribe an inhaler (one only) that all... By Lbass541 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Introducing my COPD journey...Primary care doctor referred me to have a Pulmonary Function Test and recommended a Pulmonologist. Stage 4 COPD diagnosis.... By George B1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
COPD and Exercise...My pulmonologist sent me to pulmonary rehab where I learned about the concept of muscle wasting.... By fr0van1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Hospitalized follow up, anxiety, coping,venting...So i took the prednisone my pulmonologist prescribed as a just in case cause i know you're not just supposed to stop.... By PaulATX2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Other Tests with COPD Part I: Sleep Apnea...My pulmonologist ordered two of these tests for me.... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Reflecting on My COPD Journey...At that visit, my doctor made me the first available appointment with a local pulmonologist.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Testing for COPD - Part I: Imaging Tests...The pulmonologist also referred me to an allergy and asthma specialist who ordered allergy testing and a methacholine test that diagnoses asthma.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Roller Coaster...Now I see a pulmonologist & a cardiologist regularly.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Struggling but living...I visit my pulmonologist at least twice a year to stay on top of my maintenance.... By wheezy721 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Still going but it’s more difficult now...My pulmonologist retired and I had to find a new one which is 110 miles one way. We were working to get me qualified for the lung valve system.... By datch1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Generations of smokers...As I was told by my pulmonologist when I was diagnosed in 2015 with emphysema. Severe FEV-1 and I can't recall the rest.... By jriv2111 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
What's Next...If you aren’t seeing a pulmonologist (lung doctor), maybe it’s time to do so.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Oxygen Depletion...But my pulmonologist tells me this is most likely due to air-trapping (emphysema) which, in my case, will kick-in about the time my exertion has caused... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Diagnosis of pulmonary Mycobacterium Avium Complex...My pulmonologist thinks this may be causing my chronic bronchiectasis, cough, fatigue and weight loss....Reactions 0 reactions Comments25 replies
Anyone using an incentive spirometer?...My pulmonologist suggested I try it. Any experiences on it appreciated. If you are using one and like the brand, please recommend?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesTreatmentBreathingExercise
Hyperinflated or my doctor called it "barrel chest"...My pulmonologist years ago said that my lungs were inflated, making my stomach area bigger, he called it "barrel chest". ...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Should I ask my pulmonologist about my stage?...My pulmonary doctor has not advised me of the Stage of my COPD, should I ask?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies