Hi new to the site recently diagnosed with emphysema....after 6 months of cheast tightness after effects of covid 19.
New diagnosis: Hi new to the site recently... - COPD Friends
New diagnosis
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Hi, Trujillo, I also have emphysema/chronic bronchitis. Hope your doc has prescribed some meds to help your condition? Also there are good breathing exercises available on UTUBE to help increase air flow.
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Welcome to our group. Good people here.
Hi Trujillo, and welcome. I was diagnosed with emphysema 7 years ago. I agree with FlowerPreciousLover, breathing exercises should help with lung function, and get on meds.
hi can you tell me what meds your on i got copd ,emphysema for 5 yrs now but never been given any meds or even asked ,,
I am on Flovent inhaler 2 puffs, twice a day, and Albuterol as my rescue inhaler. I have recently learned that my inhaler is for asthma not for emphysema, so at my next drs visit I am going to request he switch me to Breztri. I also take a multi vitamin , and vitamin D. The inhalers are supposed to help keep your lungs open.Your doctor should put you on the medication he thinks will work best for you.