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I just started NAC this week. Haven’t noticed anything so far.
So after my appointment yesterday the consultant say there is slight changes and he can’t rule out emphysema. I am hoping that if it is emphysema then it is mild, after a week of crying and being upset I’m determined to now not let this get me down. Im also trying not to google as some of the sites that come up just aren’t helpful. I know everyone is different etc but I was wondering who is in the mild stages and how long have you had mild emphysema for?
Thank you Jean! You are a "breath" of air to me. You explain things so well. In fact, I'm relieved to read your post on mild emphysema which I have. I probably have had it longer, but, I found out 3… read more
Is this group in the Uk?
hi everyone😁 Does anyone take Zinc and or NAC? My Dr has me on Iprarropium bromide and Albuterol sulfate, symbicort, Zinc and Nac
She pretty much told me that it helps the lungs, kidneys liver. Suppose to help prevent covid. My daughter works at a pharmacy and she told me alot of Drs have their patients take zinc. Maybe bring… read more
When is stem cell therapy a better alternative than lung transplant?
Crystal,Shine that North Star to Bossier City, La.tonight .My kids are physcically dragging me away from it nooww.Kaathy from La!
I'm diagnosed with emphysema and have been using an inhaler. I started taking Prednisone 10 mg this morning for what I guess is a flare up - shortness of breath, wheezing, etc. I forgot to ask the Doctor what I might expect to experience as the medicine starts to work. Any thoughts from your experience
Thankyou
10 mg is a very low dose should not cause any side effects unless you are ultra sensitive. Then could make you hungry grouchy restless but most likely non of this on only 10 mg I usually start with 30… read more
How do I know what stage I'm at?
There are four stages with stage four being the worse. The stages are mainly for doctors so they can determine what meds to give you. People live a long time with stage four!!!
Do any of you have any issues with shortness of breath and chest tightness after eating ?
Carbs do me in....stay away from too many I read produces co2
I went for the second time to my indifferent pulmonologist, his technicien who took the PFT I believe did me wrong when he gave me the inhaler (1 puff) and waited less than two minutes to continue the test. I told the doc prior to taking the PFT that I just experience a flare up due to inhaling dust in my backyard, he brushed it off and asked me to do the PFT anyway which came not as good as the last one taking a year ago. Immidiately he prescribed Trelegy for me and albutrol even before looking… read more
Dear Youseff,
Where do you live and what teaching hospitals are near you?Kathy
On October 23, I was able to participate in the Nebraska Lung Force Expo in Omaha. Of particular interest to patients were two presentations, the first by Dr. Jenna Yentes, Ph.D. and the second by Dr. Bryan Krajicek
Dr. Yentes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomechanics with a specific interest in COPD. She has worked with Dr. Steve Rennard who has long been a champion of people with COPD and one of the stalwarts of the COPD Foundation. Her focus in this talk was to talk… read more
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