Those ARE the symptoms
You may have gotten comfortable and able to cope with those abnormal numbers over time. The clincher is you cannot measure wether you have an active infection or blood chemical… read more

I asked for mine.

Thanks, I had bronchitis which caused drop & had to go to ER, in hospital 4 days, hospital would not release me without getting ox at home
Now my pulmonologist says I do not need the home ox, have… read more

Sorry i am learning how to navigate slowly but surely lol. Some common symptoms of COPD that may worsen include: a persistent cough with changes in mucus color or thickness. wheezing, squeaking, or… read more

I did check the exclusions & I have NOT been hospitalized in the last year…..a long visit to the er but not overnight would exclude me.🙁if these valve inserts are commercial maybe i could get it… read more

Is this new for you?

Well The CT scan has nothing to do with it
I have had it happen to me several times. My Dr said if it is less than a teaspoon worth I probably tore a blood vessel in my lung from coughing too hard.… read more

@A MyCOPDTeam Member....i was to doctor last week. Wheezing. My meds were changed from Advair(wixela) x2 a day with Spiriva once to Trelegy Ellipta once a day. I was put on Prednisone 20 mg x 2 a… read more

Yes but try your dr first They may have to redo your meds