http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/show/134 Medical communities and forums staffed by doctors from leading medical centers. Over 325 forums and communities providing medical information and medical help. en 69 yr old f. chest xray results: heart normal in size/configeration. Aorta elongated and tortuous. L arlene918 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:55:18 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/do-i-have-copd-/show/1084709 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/do-i-have-copd-/show/1084709 Finally, after months of waiting for the full results of ct scans with PFT's, I have the startling in little_weed Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:40:50 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/One-Third-of-Lung-Function/show/1081545 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/One-Third-of-Lung-Function/show/1081545 I took double the amount of thyroid (normal amount for me Armours 1..25 grains & I took 2.5 for 2 1/2 sugarless123 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:29:48 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/took-excess-thyroid--high-heart-rate--fatigue-asthma/show/1037626 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/took-excess-thyroid--high-heart-rate--fatigue-asthma/show/1037626 I am getting myself in a right state over whether or not I will be able to continue with my job in wi little_weed Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:16:47 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/Outdoor-Working-in-Winter-with-COPD/show/1026312 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/Outdoor-Working-in-Winter-with-COPD/show/1026312 I am not sure whether or not I have picked the right topic. I started smoking at 18, and quit a coupl curlielmh Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:56:18 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/Chronic-Coughing-OCD/show/1023350 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/Chronic-Coughing-OCD/show/1023350 Hi I'm a 27yr female non-smoker in excellent health, however, I recently had a chest x-ray as part of Caro27 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:59:05 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/Non-calcified-lung-nodules/show/1022651 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/Non-calcified-lung-nodules/show/1022651 I was diagnosed with beginnings of emphesema in '98. '01 I was diagnosed w/very severe COPD.Last test quiet171 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:22:14 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/Disease-progression-and-travel/show/1002050 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/Disease-progression-and-travel/show/1002050 I currently have been diagnosed with mild emphysema. I recently underwent a sleep study at a sleep s peachy297 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:19:34 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/BIPAP-Oxygen-Problem/show/985930 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/BIPAP-Oxygen-Problem/show/985930 For two years now I have trouble with shortness of breath at rest. I also now have it somewhat durin mkwins Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:14:34 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/Breathing-and-overall-health-issues/show/969904 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/Breathing-and-overall-health-issues/show/969904 i have been off work for a prolaspse operation but also have had emphysema for three years after go medhelpsue Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:11:08 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/for-work-law-is-emphysma-classed-as-a-disability/show/969465 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/for-work-law-is-emphysma-classed-as-a-disability/show/969465 Have you ever heard of a diagnosis of squished lungs? Thanks!! peachy297 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:25:44 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/squished-lungs/show/968839 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/squished-lungs/show/968839 My symptoms began 6 weeks ago, they include shortness of breath, soreness around heart area, faint le pleasehelp418 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:33:35 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/Acute-respiratory-problem/show/968385 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/Acute-respiratory-problem/show/968385 My 82 yearl old father was diagnosed in November with COPD and aortic stenosis. In May he had an aor kiba Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:45:08 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/COPD-and-Aortic-Stenosis/show/967621 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/COPD-and-Aortic-Stenosis/show/967621 I have a chronic cough that is caused by a tickle in my throat,in the day time it is usually when I a msopie Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:02:47 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/chronic-cough/show/967165 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/chronic-cough/show/967165 I had a pulminary embolism 2 years ago and I am constantly concerned about getting another one. The KatJansen Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:51:23 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/left-leg-soreness/show/966288 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/left-leg-soreness/show/966288 My husband who is 66 years of age has emphysema for 5 years now. He is prescribed 16 hrs oxygen daily sister1234 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:21:25 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/Can-this-skin-condition-be-a-side-effect/show/966266 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/Can-this-skin-condition-be-a-side-effect/show/966266 I have a chronic cough for the last 5 months. I am a non-smoker and healthy. My cough began last No LindaW144 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:04:41 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/Chronic-Cough-with-Clear-Mucus/show/964985 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/Chronic-Cough-with-Clear-Mucus/show/964985 Last week I was hospitalized because of low oxygen levels. My PO2 upon admission was 40. My PC02 wa peachy297 Sat, 30 May 2009 16:01:52 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/ABG-tests/show/963830 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/ABG-tests/show/963830 is it ok to lay dowm after i eat? robertloc Fri, 29 May 2009 16:49:01 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/med-help/show/963202 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/med-help/show/963202 Im looking for a source for METAPROTERENOL SULFATE SOLUTION. My doctor and pharmacist says they dont cowboy4884 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:36:35 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/METAPROTERENOL-SULFATE-SOLUTION/show/962261 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disorder/METAPROTERENOL-SULFATE-SOLUTION/show/962261