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I was diagnosed in August 2015 while hospitalized. I have extremely severe emphysema and am waiting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/201621/

I have extremely severe emphysema and

Discussion: COPD and Emphysema: Confused by pulmonary function test and more

Support Group: COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Posted: Jun 10, 2020

@Merry I did meet with Dr Criner at Temple U Lung Center today regarding the Zephyr...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/201460/

This procedure is for people with emphysema

Discussion: COPD and Emphysema: Confused by pulmonary function test and more

Support Group: COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Posted: Feb 21, 2019

Hi Cindylb. I remember when my husband was being diagnosed, what a meandering path it was....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/189426/

his heart, then acid reflux, then emphysema

Discussion: Newly diagnosed Lung cancer -trying to get to an accurate diagnosis?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Mar 12, 2018

Dear otter2154, No need to worry. Just wait and see what shows up. Hopefully, it won't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/338047/

Lung infection...andthe newest gem, Emphysema

Discussion: Asthma: Why do I need a Chest CT Scan?

Support Group: Asthma & Allergy

Posted: Mar 31, 2021

@hrvoje1108- Welcome to Mayo Connect. It sounds as if you are really struggling. It takes longer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/202316/

All smokers get emphysema.

Discussion: Mysterious shortness of breath: What has helped you?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Jun 19, 2019

I have both bronchitis and emphysema as well. I am on oxygen 24/7 and I hate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/201492/

I have both bronchitis and emphysema

Discussion: COPD and Emphysema: Confused by pulmonary function test and more

Support Group: COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Posted: Apr 5, 2019

I came here to try and get some feedback/suggestions. I feel so bad because although my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153978/

autoimmune disease as well as end stage emphysema

Discussion: Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Oct 8 10:13am

Hello. My name is Merry and I am one of the mentors for the new COPD...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/683704/

I have COPD and lung cancer and emphysema ... It includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis ... fumes; alpha-1 deficiency-related emphysema

Discussion: COPD Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Posted: Feb 23, 2022

Thank you for this I guess I am just a weak person compared to what you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754338/

are justified in that my partner has emphysema

Discussion: Paresthesia, abnormal sensations

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Sep 27, 2022

What is bronchiectasis? He has emphysema and his right lung is in very bad shape and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/65096/

He has emphysema and his right lung

Discussion: (MAC/MAI) Mycobacterium Avium Complex Pulmonary Disease: Join us

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Aug 15, 2018

@cathy58. after reading your main post a few times i had a feeling it might be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020582/

times i had a feeling it might be COPD/Emphysema

Discussion: At what age do you stop driving?

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Feb 22 12:53pm

Well I received the readout of my CT. Good news is no new lung modules. But...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958588/

Pleura: Centrilobular and paraseptal emphysema

Discussion: Had lobectomy in 2020 still having radiating severe nerve pain.

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

@mrbill- Good morning and hello! I'm glad that you have joined the Connect community. Oh, you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310795/

COPD with stage 4 lung cancer and emphysema

Discussion: COPD and oxygen therapy: Will I really need the therapy in the future?

Support Group: COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Posted: May 14, 2020

My sputum was clear after 6 months, continued the recommend 12 more month, then the CT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917657/

scar tissue, Bronchiectasis, COPD, emphysema

Discussion: To start or not to start the antibiotics?

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Aug 23, 2023

@joelars- Good morning Joe. Where to begin? My first impression is that you might be spending...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/268112/

There is no herbal or other cure for emphysema ... Emphysema makes it hard to catch your ... https://lunginstitute.com/blog/emphysema-prognosis-treatment-options

Discussion: CT lung cancer screening

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2019

Doc says it is not allergies nor asthma but emphysema and COPD. Thus, a lot of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157959/

it is not allergies nor asthma but emphysema

Discussion: Help - I am burned out and dealing with someone who is stubborn

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Oct 16 9:56am

@newota10 - I'd also like to welcome you to Mayo Clinic Connect. Zephyr Valves have helped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/269645/

breathing in some people with severe emphysema ... extreme cases of COPD which includes emphysema