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Fibrosis has taken over
I have been suffering with
emphysema
for about 6 years and have coped reasonably well.I was put on ambulatory oxygen a year ago although am now using it 16 hours per day.
I have been suffering with
emphysema
for about 6 years and have coped reasonably well.I was put on ambulatory oxygen a year ago although am now using it 16 hours per day.
Nistan
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 years ago
Hopeless sometimes
Hi there I lost my mom who was 68 in February this year from copd and
emphysema
and the hospital I feel made her suffer. I also have a handicap son who is 24 and has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. I give up everything I can think of so he can do what he likes and so he has no worries.
Hi there I lost my mom who was 68 in February this year from copd and
emphysema
and the hospital I feel made her suffer. I also have a handicap son who is 24 and has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. I give up everything I can think of so he can do what he likes and so he has no worries.
Moni69
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
7 years ago
Abbreviations
..........Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
COPD
...........Umbrella term for Chronic Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, and
Emphysema
CPAP
.............Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
CPET.
..........Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
COPD
...........Umbrella term for Chronic Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, and
Emphysema
CPAP
.............Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
CPET.
stone-UK
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 years ago
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EDIT Translation: Hello I am a Mexican diabetic with hypothyroidism problem and recently diagnosed with pulmonary
emphysema
. But I also like to help other people, especially by giving them information and support. Thank you for this space.
EDIT Translation: Hello I am a Mexican diabetic with hypothyroidism problem and recently diagnosed with pulmonary
emphysema
. But I also like to help other people, especially by giving them information and support. Thank you for this space.
nanita_55
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 years ago
Old member finally posts
My problem is
emphysema
at severe stage with fev1 of 33.
My problem is
emphysema
at severe stage with fev1 of 33.
lungs
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 years ago
Just diagnosed
I need to lose weight but have other major health issues, cystic lung disease,
emphysema
, rare immune deficiencies, also waiting to see a surgeon about my spine. I have 3 discs that are badly damaged. So can't really do much exercise, I do try.
I need to lose weight but have other major health issues, cystic lung disease,
emphysema
, rare immune deficiencies, also waiting to see a surgeon about my spine. I have 3 discs that are badly damaged. So can't really do much exercise, I do try.
Sarahc77
in
British Liver Trust
7 years ago
Advice greatly appreciated.
I use oxygen, I see my oxygen nurse every six months, that is the only input into my
Emphysema
. I send for a repeat prescription monthly. I was diagnosed type2 diabetes 18 months ago, was given Metformin and that was it. I no longer socialise, it's an impossibility to venture out.
I use oxygen, I see my oxygen nurse every six months, that is the only input into my
Emphysema
. I send for a repeat prescription monthly. I was diagnosed type2 diabetes 18 months ago, was given Metformin and that was it. I no longer socialise, it's an impossibility to venture out.
janet1944
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 years ago
Asmol
Hi, I wonder sometimes if I am taking too much Asmol, I was recently in hospital with Pneumonia after an exacerbation from
Emphysema
, I was told to take 6 puffs every four hours while I was in hospital for 3 days.
Hi, I wonder sometimes if I am taking too much Asmol, I was recently in hospital with Pneumonia after an exacerbation from
Emphysema
, I was told to take 6 puffs every four hours while I was in hospital for 3 days.
Hidden
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 years ago
Mucus from one lung after 6 months smoke free
My pulmonologist says that all he can see from my CT scans is a very mild case of
emphysema
. He's a bit baffled about the DLCO score based on my CT scans and as of yet has no answer for the heavy mucus production.
My pulmonologist says that all he can see from my CT scans is a very mild case of
emphysema
. He's a bit baffled about the DLCO score based on my CT scans and as of yet has no answer for the heavy mucus production.
Hidden
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 years ago
Chest X-ray
My question is can see
emphysema
on a chest X-ray? I smoked for about 35 years
My question is can see
emphysema
on a chest X-ray? I smoked for about 35 years
Poppin
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 years ago
Emphysema
Hi I'm new here I'm Wilma , today I was diagnosed with mild
emphysema
have been on lung meds for over 20 yrs for bronchitis and asthma get chest infections constantly any help and advice would be appreciated as it's all a bit scary not knowing what's ahead or what to expect.Thank you
Hi I'm new here I'm Wilma , today I was diagnosed with mild
emphysema
have been on lung meds for over 20 yrs for bronchitis and asthma get chest infections constantly any help and advice would be appreciated as it's all a bit scary not knowing what's ahead or what to expect.Thank you
Rhiannon10
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 years ago
Diagnosed with MAC pneumonia, FEV had declined 25% what us next!?
This is my first post😌I have been diagnosed with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, COPD with
emphysema
, bronchiecstasis, and factor v Leiden deficiency! I have had bilateral blood clots in my lungs, arms and legs.
This is my first post😌I have been diagnosed with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, COPD with
emphysema
, bronchiecstasis, and factor v Leiden deficiency! I have had bilateral blood clots in my lungs, arms and legs.
Golfgirl2017
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 years ago
Emphysema
My husband just got diagnosed with
Emphysema
a few months ago. He had a PFT that showed that he had
Emphysema
and that his lung function is 50% I am looking for something that really helps or potentially cures it.
My husband just got diagnosed with
Emphysema
a few months ago. He had a PFT that showed that he had
Emphysema
and that his lung function is 50% I am looking for something that really helps or potentially cures it.
sweetface1
in
COPD Friends
7 years ago
Need advice for copd
I have copd and mild
emphysema
I have had 6 exacerbation in 10 months and have been discharged from consultants as not ill enough yet have just gone back to work after being off for 3 weeks with chest infection and I'm starting to feel unwell again. i am close to stopping all meds until I'm ill enough
I have copd and mild
emphysema
I have had 6 exacerbation in 10 months and have been discharged from consultants as not ill enough yet have just gone back to work after being off for 3 weeks with chest infection and I'm starting to feel unwell again. i am close to stopping all meds until I'm ill enough
Nikkiburgess8
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 years ago
Waiting to Exhale
The pulmonary dr said I tanked the spirometer test ( I made a 70% in my mind I passed by a point ) but the good news no COPD or asthma or cancer/
emphysema
etc... I am waiting for my nebulizer an medications which probably will help for several hours at a time.
The pulmonary dr said I tanked the spirometer test ( I made a 70% in my mind I passed by a point ) but the good news no COPD or asthma or cancer/
emphysema
etc... I am waiting for my nebulizer an medications which probably will help for several hours at a time.
Dldtx
in
British Liver Trust
7 years ago
Now I'm scared!
He advised me that I have chronic
emphysema
and may want to get on a lung transplant list. After a long walk it was determined my oxygen saturation levels dropped to 55. So he put me on oxygen level 3 mostly when active or moving about.
He advised me that I have chronic
emphysema
and may want to get on a lung transplant list. After a long walk it was determined my oxygen saturation levels dropped to 55. So he put me on oxygen level 3 mostly when active or moving about.
Cherrhea60
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 years ago
misdiagnosed
Get out come home called his office and ask what my ct scans showed he rudly said
emphysema
I cant talk im slammed youll have to come by my office and hung up on me.
Get out come home called his office and ask what my ct scans showed he rudly said
emphysema
I cant talk im slammed youll have to come by my office and hung up on me.
hairaffair
in
COPD Friends
7 years ago
Diet change.
I try and take a walk every day but I have
emphysema
as well so sometimes it's not possible. So my question is, is there anything else I can do to try and shift that fat? All the best to you all xxx
I try and take a walk every day but I have
emphysema
as well so sometimes it's not possible. So my question is, is there anything else I can do to try and shift that fat? All the best to you all xxx
Emmabskin
in
British Liver Trust
7 years ago
Brilliant link about air trapping and pursed lip breathing, plus "lung excursion" exercises
And many thanks to @qbjb. http://www.emphysema.net/maryb.html A brilliant piece on air trapping, diaphragm problems, pursed lip breathing, from U.S. site Efforts (
Emphysema
Foundation For Our Right To Survive).
And many thanks to @qbjb. http://www.emphysema.net/maryb.html A brilliant piece on air trapping, diaphragm problems, pursed lip breathing, from U.S. site Efforts (
Emphysema
Foundation For Our Right To Survive).
O2Trees
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 years ago
Feeling low
playing up badly (feel ok when I first get up but after I have been to the loo I feel weak and shaky and sick with hunger and I am in pain after eating at first. if I have to go a second time I feel worse and have to lie down) also because of trapped wind it has caused breathing problems (I have COPD/
Emphysema
playing up badly (feel ok when I first get up but after I have been to the loo I feel weak and shaky and sick with hunger and I am in pain after eating at first. if I have to go a second time I feel worse and have to lie down) also because of trapped wind it has caused breathing problems (I have COPD/
Emphysema
Doggie123-UK
in
IBS Network
7 years ago
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