Understanding COPD - causes, signs, symptoms and treatments

In this episode of Talking with Docs, the doctors delve into the intricate details of COPD. Join the discussion as they explore the causes, symptoms, and various treatment options for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, providing valuable insights and expert perspectives on managing this respiratory condition.
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[@2pugman]

I quit smoking in 1989 after have brain surgery for a bleeding artery. I was in the hospital and decided it was a great time to quit smoking. That was in 1989, but COPD got me in 2018. Then there was sleep apnea and a weak heart after a damaging five day heart attack in 2010. The lower part of my heart doesn't pump very well. I have one stent. My heart Dr.'s call me their Mirical patient at age 82.

[@checkmecare]

I hope you are all well.

[@Jameson161]

the very first time I started seeing testimonies about you Dr Abiola, I had that full confidence in you that I even purchased your medicine, my Herpes test was tested negative, now I'm so happy that I could finally say thank you so much #DRABIOLA for your hard work care & encouragement you really are a God sent and i appreciate you 😊🎉

[@Jameson161]

the very first time I started seeing testimonies about you Dr Abiola, I had that full confidence in you that I even purchased your medicine, my Herpes test was tested negative, now I'm so happy that I could finally say thank you so much #DRABIOLA for your hard work care & encouragement you really are a God sent and i appreciate you 😊🎉

[@keithbronson9777]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lynfawcett221]

Whoa! A 5 day heart attack! You certainly are a miracle ✨️. And 82 years old after everything you have gone through. You must have such a strong will to keep living ❤

[@mariebarnes416]

Watching this reinforced my reason for no longer smoking. I had a lower lobectomy in April and still crave smoking sometimes.

[@queenbee3647]

I have COPD, with supplemental O2 24/7. I also have CHF with AFib. I crashed in 2001. I have never ever taken even one single puff on a cigarette. I despise smoking. My parents had five kids that just got the bare necessities but they always had money for their three pack a day habit for each of them. My cardiologist thinks their smoking destroyed my health. I do too.

[@Jameson161]

the very first time I started seeing testimonies about you Dr Abiola, I had that full confidence in you that I even purchased your medicine, my Herpes test was tested negative, now I'm so happy that I could finally say thank you so much #DRABIOLA for your hard work care & encouragement you really are a God sent and i appreciate you 😊🎉

[@keithbronson9777]

Such is life.

[@mwest3583]

My mom died of COPD last year. She spent the last several years of her life basically slowly suffocating to death. First it was an inability to walk a block without stopping. Then 20 feet. Then full time oxygen. Then higher oxygen. Moments of contained panic feeling like she couldn't get enough oxygen even when stationary. It was an awful way to go. Stop smoking.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sorry to hear this but thank you for sharing your story

[@lynfawcett221]

I have never smoked in my life, but have been diagnosed with COPD. U am very aware of what my future holds, oxygen etc. Inability to do anything at all. So I am very thankful, that Western Austealua finally brought into law, voluntary assisted dying. I feel my diagnosis of COPD can be attributed to being married to a smoker and at night, inhailing what he breathed out. The reason U feel this is the cause of my COPD is because hus pillow would regularly need changing because it became discoloured. Awful orangey/brown stains from his breath. So all those non smokers with a smoking partner, need to be aware of this too.

[@66block84]

My wife died from emphysema in 2022, started smoking at 14 and only quit when she was admitted to where she died. She tried many times and many ways to quit, she just could't stop.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So sorry to hear that

[@patspc6688]

I used to saw up asbestos, as an apprentice on the gas board ( like a snow storm). Twenty five years or so i got pains in my chest, sent to hospital and put camera down my throat, went back to see doctor and the first thing he said, was had i ever worked with asbestos ! Fine for another twenty five years, including smoking (stopped years ago), but now it has caught up with me. Any exertion, leaves me gasping and having to sit down to recover. So your saying there's not much hope ? Well my three score and ten years have passed, but will keep struggling on !! 😁🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@BethKrepich-df3qv]

I have moderate copd from smoking. Quit smoking 3 years ago and feel much better. I still crave for a cigarette but saw friends die from end stage copd. Don't want to go out like that. Thanks for all the great information and your show.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Beth. Congrats

[@petruzzovichi]

Terrific Guest Physician. Well done...

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks!

[@robinjones6999]

Isn't Dr Chau just great - I wish all Drs were like that- As usual , excellent

[@tovo1949]

An important treatment you neglected to mention is how important weekly exercise is to keep your ability to do daily chores and stay mobile

[@danielfallon3363]

Very informative. Kudos for not minimizing the gravity of the issue. Breathing is one of my favorite things. Every time we breathe in and out again we get another chance.

[@rockinrob2004]

Much respect & love for you both & guest Dr. I have COPD, AFib, HBP, Type2, survived Esophagus cancer twice, finally kicked smoking some years back. 66 now & still thankfully going! I thank God daily

[@marionohara5606]

Wow 😳😳 Apparently u have more things to accomplish in ur life. 👍🏻 Awesome......

[@CSTA2024]

I quit a 100 to 125 smoking habit in 2004. A year later I had a lung infection where half of my lung (R/S) collapsed with pleurisy and pneumonia in my left lung. 8 weeks of stronger meds and I was cured. 20 years later, I am still not smoking but have a mild case of COPD.

[@mavaterhaar8499]

You guys are amazing doctors!! Thankyou for all your videos❤

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Our pleasure! So glad you liked it.

[@orianafisher3960]

Absolutely! Canadian doctors at that😊

[@jsand8301]

As someone who started smoking early in life and spent many years in smoky bars I developed respiratory issues. I finally quite. I sucked on over the counter inhalers for years until the drive gases were banned. Forced to go to the doctor I was given prescription inhalers and treatments that worked wonders, wish I had gone much earlier. Life is much better when you can breath. If you use over the counter inhalers, go see a doctor.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you for sharing

[@lynfawcett221]

Thank you for this presentation. Since 1993 U gave been diagnosed with hay fever, then asthma and followed by COPD. I have never smoked in my life, but was subject to second hand smoking when younger. Mainly when going for an evening out, before smoking in public was restricted. (I am now 68.) The reason,I mentioned 1993, is that we went on a long distance holiday that year, and as it was a driving holiday, we needed to use Gerry cans to carry extra fuel. One leaked in the back of our 4WD which was carpeted, and that car was my daily car. So, I was exposed to diesel fumes for many weeks, not just the 2 weeks of the holidays.

[@markmw123]

Great info 👍 ps DON’T SMOKE kids !!!

[@ek19751]

Thank you to all three of you, for taking the effort and time to create these videos and make us more health conscious. Secondly, in recent days, the news is full of 'microplastics everywhere in food'. Is there anything we can do about it? Thanks

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome. Actually not really. They are everywhere. Try to avoid using anything plastic to eat or drink. Metal, glass, etc.

[@ek19751]

@@TalkingWithDocs Thanks Doc!

[@Jameson161]

the very first time I started seeing testimonies about you Dr Abiola, I had that full confidence in you that I even purchased your medicine, my Herpes test was tested negative, now I'm so happy that I could finally say thank you so much #DRABIOLA for your hard work care & encouragement you really are a God sent and i appreciate you 😊🎉

[@redhen689]

Thanks docs! One other treatment for COPD is endobronchial valves. Valves are placed, by bronchoscope, into the bronchi leading to segments that are the most severely damaged. Honestly, they only do it on really patients with really severe COPD, and not everyone benefits from it. I tested a patient recently who had the procedure, and to be honest, their lung function didn’t improve, but they felt like they had improved exercise tolerance.

[@mark-ib7sz]

Just excellent !!! Thank you very much.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are welcome!

[@leonaedwards7104]

I take N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine that helps with mucus. Also I have a slice of lemon including the peel everyday and drinking very hot water helps. I WAS on an inhaler that probably contributed to my osteoporosis. I had chronic bronchitis for years but haven’t had it for several years. I rarely use an inhaler now. Ex smoker.

[@lynfawcett221]

Thank you, that is great information clearly explained.

[@Melissa-JC]

Can you bring Dr Chau back in again. I’d like to know why some people have pneumonia every single month. (I think I’m going on over 16 or 17 months now). I get tiny breaks.

[@mevoy123]

I was having the same problem. My doctor checked my immunoglobulin a and it was very low. Now I take immunoglobulin by infusion 2x monthly and was able to get rid of the pneumonia.

[@Melissa-JC]

@@mevoy123 I think they checked mine. I’m not sure. I’ll have to look.i know they checked it about 10 years ago and it was high. But the last time I can’t remember. I’ll look it up on my online chart.

[@cris_miko]

Thank you. Very helpful to understand.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are welcome!

[@petere4315]

Once again, great info Docs, thank you! Especially liked Dr. Chau strangling Doc Weening... spit my coffee. Hilarious!

[@MynewTennesseeHome]

Good episode!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks!

[@barbarahenn-pander5872]

Such gentlemen. Thank you for your valuable videos. 🤓

[@juliewest7966]

Thank you for this information.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Our pleasure!

[@bonniem.pederson7105]

Many Thanks 👍🙏

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are welcome

[@irenedenham4691]

Oh I just love you Guys!!! I followed you before and after 2:29 my TKR and you were so helpful. I have COPD ( passive smoking) and I learnt a lot from this talk! ❤❤❤

[@michaelkurtz1967]

Consider a video discussing exposure to allergens and the inability to breath. Symptoms of anaphylaxis are considered COPD for lack of other diagnosis. Some days are fine. Some days are terrible.

[@teresahatfield4521]

Thank you doctors for your wonderful information. I have COPD. Not a smoker. Never smoked. But have asthma and exposed to 2nd hand smoke for years when people smoked everywhere. Not fun.

[@davidcaverley6862]

Very good advice, as usual. Thank you Doctors.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Always welcome

[@ivyvine755]

So glad I watched this. I have this and have been worried about my oxygen levels. I’m not quite as worried now. 😊

[@starraustin9363]

I smoked for 30 years, vaping helped me stop for good. I was able to go down n nicotine and stop!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes for some it can be transitional. For others they just keep vaping which is no good

[@slomo1716]

My boyfriend from London, died of COPD. He was a long time die hard smoker and preferred sympathy instead of taking control of his life. He did finally quit smoking but it was much too late, he required daily nebulizer with all sorts of medications throughout the day plus requiring an oxygen machine. Living on his yacht, he somehow made it back to the Caribbean and went into hospice and died on St. Thomas. I knew on my last visit to him, it would be the last time I'd see him. Speaking of VAPING, my son was in a classroom setting with a bunch of vaping fools at the beginning of COVID (a respiratory virus), he became very sick with COVID, lost the job, at PEPCO in Washington DC. In the midst of litigation with these ignorant imbeciles, who refuse to recognize the VAPING ISSUE.

[@checkmecare]

Smoking is really very harmful to the body, especially the lungs. But it seems that many people don't care about this and smoke every day. Even those of us who don't smoke cannot avoid secondhand smoke. I really hope it can be improved.

[@Jameson161]

the very first time I started seeing testimonies about you Dr Abiola, I had that full confidence in you that I even purchased your medicine, my Herpes test was tested negative, now I'm so happy that I could finally say thank you so much #DRABIOLA for your hard work care & encouragement you really are a God sent and i appreciate you 😊🎉

[@keithbronson9777]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@barbarahiesel1015]

What about patient with systemic Sjögren’s disease, and now it’s affecting lungs. Any breathing exercises, etc to help?

[@annielitton4622]

The RSV Vaccine helped with my Asthma of allergies and I am so thankful they came out with that vaccine. I have so much more energy because my lungs feel better. I am not coughing anymore, and I have no tinnitus from allergies. I have never been a smoker or any of that. The RSV Vaccine has saved my life. Please do a video on RSV Vaccine for people to be aware. Thank you from a Retired Emergency Nurse.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for the suggestion. And thanks for being a nurse in the ER.

[@cherylemaybury9967]

I have emphysema and I did grow up with parents that smoked in the house. I suffered from asthma and chronic bronchitis for most of my life but I had a bad spell from mold in my house. I blame the mold for pushing me over the edge into emphysema. Do you think that is possible? I lost my sister two years ago to lung cancer too and neither of us smoked. My mother smoked right up to her death at 82 from pancreatic cancer. She didn’t seem to suffer from emphysema or any lung related disease.

[@CynSan]

Lifelong asthmatic here, diagnosed 2 years ago with COPD also now. Never smoked a day in my life, but was exposed to second hand smoke as a child, as well as living in a smoggy city. Does being an asthmatic have any bering on whether one gets COPD??

[@user-xo8rq3zo6w]

Could you please do a similar video for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Will add to the list

[@TorgerVedeler]

I think back on all the friends I’ve lost to smoking. God, I miss those guys. 😢

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes it's dangerous

[@mevoy123]

What do you know, or Dr. Chau, about the zephyr device and COPD support?

[@sandraberry5132]

Hi, great information. I was looking for info on if you are sensitive to most fumes and will start to cough as long as it's in the air or on the skin. I avoid car exhaustion as well. Is that an allergy, form of asthma or what. Other than that I can exercise and exert myself normally. Thanks for your help.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It does sound like a reactive airway which can be asthma. Best to talk to your doctor

[@rinid3125]

What kind of natural and/or homeopathic recipes would you recommend to go alongside the prescribed medicines?

[@barbarak8158]

I treated chronic lungers for 33 yrs. My cancer patients were a lot sweeter! Emphysema is a slow miserable disease (death).

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We agree

[@agbobier2657]

My husband has severe emphysema 😢

[@marthamuller1757]

I smoked for 30 years but and I quit in 1996. In 2020 I was diagnosed with mild emphysema... so yes, please quit smoking asap.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Congrats. Hope it's ok

[@marthamuller1757]

@@TalkingWithDocs Thanks, I am very well, since my diagnosis I've been extra careful wearing a mask when I work in the yard and even when I dust the house or open or close drapes, and naturally, when I go out on errands to the stores, market, etc. I haven't even had a cold since 2020.

[@paulkoza8652]

My dad had COPD, but it was not called that back then. He had TB as a teenager. This was back in the 1920s, so the treatment was primitive. Essentially, his mom nursed him back to health. He made a big mistake and started smoking cigars which is my memory of him. He switched to a pipe in his later years, but smoke is smoke. He had emphysema probably from his mid 50s until he died of lung cancer at 67. There was not the treatment back in the mid 70's like there is today, but even then, it was too late. So my word to the wise is give up the smoke. It can and will kill you.

[@checkmecare]

Sorry to hear this. But I also understand how you feel because my dad went through the same situation as your dad. This is really a pity, my father is only 55 years old.🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@helenhallwood3580]

Could you do a video on aco syndrome, Ime in the UK and theres not much info

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We can look into it

[@danielvillalobos9487]

Was around alot of asbestos when in the navy. Have copd.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sorry to hear that. Thank you for your service Daniel

[@emekaihunwo3630]

It was a blessing to have met with you Dr Igudia,KZbin you have brought up a huge smile on my face and it's gonna be permanent, because I never thought I would ever be cured of herpes simplex virus,all I could say now is thank you Dr

[@debbiewhite3602]

My Mum had COPD she was a smoker that quit smoking later in life, my brother has recently been diagnosed with COPD (he was a smoker but quit a few years ago). My brother was recently prescribed at-home oxygen.

[@checkmecare]

🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂

[@ktne4098]

No mention of asbestos exposure? I thought that was also a likely candidate for older age groups?

[@barbarak8158]

It's a restrictive disease!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Asbestos more commonly leads to mesothelioma which is a type of cancer

[@toneman501]

I was wondering if there has been any studies into the effect of cannabis on COPD ,given that is is a muscle relaxant....I was a chronic asthmatic as a kid ,but stopped getting it completely when I started smoking pot... After I stopped ,it returned, as bad as it was when I was a kid....

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Interesting but not sure. Smoking of cannabis likely would lead to the same problems if the volumes were equivalent

[@cowanthegreat8966]

My father had alpha 1 antitrypsin disease, died of it. I and my siblings are carriers. I have asthma, get the spirometry gets regularly, always come up well above the average for my age. So something else will probably take me down. Okay, well, my last x-ray I was told my lungs are a bit large but I have a narrow frame so hope its that. Also said they saw sparkly bits, probably that thick cloud of asbestos I breathed in thirty years ago (seriously, kitchen reno).

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sorry to hear this. Be well

[@davidschaefer8547]

I plan on doing a long backpacking trip in 2025. What preventive measres can I do to prevent hikers knee.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Generally stretching and strengthening exercises in addition to working on your endurance. Best of luck on your trip.

[@kristie-leecorney7388]

Hello what should I do if my lungs are damaged because of a dog infection that I caught when my dog licks me with three cancerous infected cyst 5 minutes before I had to put her down.... I had the infection for a year and a half before I was able to get treatment but at stage I was not able to breathe I am able to breathe better now I'm still on 2000 mg of antibiotics per day but I feel like I need to be on anybody's three times a day because I notice I accidentally did that one day and I stopped coughing up the phlegm the reason why I'm monstrum antibiotics is because at once stage I was coughing up blood, This morning I woke up and I'm coughing up yellow mucus but I noticed there was a couple of red spots in my flem Can you please help me

[@philiporourke7896]

Does walking help with copd.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Any improvement in your fitness is good for you

[@akoamenjoel2338]

My heart just keeps thanking you and thanking you Dr Igudia for all you have done for me, you gave me your words that you could heal any sickness or disease, thank you for permanently curing me of my herpes simplex virus you are amazing

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks

[@favouranothny7511]

I am sending the most genuine thanks to you Dr Igudia for saving my life from Genital Herpes. Your humility, kindness, and strength are greatly appreciated. A good doctor like you is hard to find, difficult to say goodbye and impossible to forget.

[@user-md6qg4qv9y]

Your compassion is more effective than any medicine! Thank you Dr Igudia on KZbin for curing me of Herpes1&2. If we have more good doctors like you, I think we are good, thanks for being there for me doctor.

[@user-vo1xc1dt3u]

I must say I have enormous respect for you Dr Igudia considering the manners in which I received my complete treatment For herpes infection after taking your medication. God bless you for coming through for me Doc

[@benlucky7848]

God bless Dr Igudia for turning up for me when I was down with HSV. you made me believe in you and built my confidence around you and saved me from this mess. Kudos to you doctor, you’re a genius

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wonderful!

[@user-vv2mz4gh6r]

Times used to be very Challenging, I had the worst days of my life living with Genital Herpes, I appreciate you so much Dr Igudia, You have restored me my life that was lost already . Thank you so much for curing me of my HSV2 with your natural Herbs.

[@amosemenike9642]

God bless Dr.Igudia on KZbin, all my life will keep thanking you for the great help and for your product which actually works in eradicating herpes out of my body system

[@beinnc7606]

I believe I was meant to hear this. I have shortness of breath I’ve had several stress test. Thinking it’s a heart issue. But my test come back fine. My next step will be going to a pulmonary dr. I never thought of COPD. But, I did smoke when I was a teenager. I quit. My mom has always smoked. So, I have been around second hand smoke my whole life. I just thought you had to be a heavy smoker to have COPD. I will definitely check into this. Thank-you docs for your videos. They are very helpful.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome. Good luck

[@maurymyar3874]

Think this doctor might have missed a key solution. I am not a doc but have seen low dose Doxycycline work after nothing else worked.

[@krystalq7719]

What about neighbors burning rubbish daily & sometimes morning & evening?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

The volume of your intense that you would inhale from a distance would actually be quite low. Unless it was like a tire fire for weeks.

[@krystalq7719]

@@TalkingWithDocs Tqvm for yr response. Backdoor neighbor. Feel it especially when working in the garden.

[@RasheedWhorley2]

Thank you dr Igudia on KZbin for all you do, just got my test result today and am now herpes simplex virus negative. I will keep letting the world know about your good work sir.

[@Abigail-rl1hb]

I thought my body would never be the same again, but you fixed it. My heartiest gratitude to you Dr Igudia for helping me cure my Herpes1&2 successfully.

[@andrewwilgress4100]

Show us the data and how it was collected please. Vape can be sinad and obviously deadly.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Not sure what data you are talking about. Go to Pubmed

[@Unknown-hu4gf]

Is he saying Azithromycin or Erythromycin as the antibiotic used to reduce inflammation in COPD???!!!

[@agbobier2657]

I think he said Azithromycin.

[@Unknown-hu4gf]

@@agbobier2657At least it should be as that's the gold standard treatment... Thanks for your response as it's hard to understand some foreign doctors that english isn't their first language and they don't pronunciate properly.

[@user-um5jx4co9m]

I so much appreciate Dr Igudia on KZbin for his positive contribution towards curing my herpes infection. If the world has more people like you, it will be a better place. Thank you doc

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks

[@ClareHarrison-qi3bw]

Can't pin this one on 'Patches'

[@TalkingWithDocs]

?

[@ClareHarrison-qi3bw]

Or 'at the least the cat can't really be blamed for this affliction'. ( 'Patches' was one of our many cats. Sorry - I was a bit vague with that comment, wasn't I!) @@TalkingWithDocs

[@walkerpantera]

I quit smoking weed 3 months ago basically from fear of getting copd later in life and I dont wanna suffer like that. sounds like a horrible death, basically slow asphyxiation. nooooo thank you.

[@JesusIsKing12334]

They did a blood test for me and found out I have alpha 1 after I had Covid. 😞

[@LISACURD]

𖤐⭒๋࣭ •̩̩͙ вℓєѕѕιиgѕᏪ҉⭑

[@user-ii4ex3ff7w]

On September 2024 Doctors that dont have the iPhone 15 Pro will buy the iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB

[@Jameson161]

the very first time I started seeing testimonies about you Dr Abiola, I had that full confidence in you that I even purchased your medicine, my Herpes test was tested negative, now I'm so happy that I could finally say thank you so much #DRABIOLA for your hard work care & encouragement you really are a God sent and i appreciate you 😊

[@andhisband]

I'm guessing my dad had COPD because he was diagnosed with both chronic bronchitis and emphysema. He smoked 3 packs of cigarettes daily for 75 years. He died a painful death at age 90 of gangrene. Your video would never have helped him, sad to say. You see, the doctors could never convince him to stop smoking, and, at the end, they couldn't convince him that he had to have his legs amputated. Smoking will get you one way or another.

[@nora768]

What is the difference between a respirologist and a pulmonologist?

[@CynSan]

Good question. Hope they answer it.

[@barbarak8158]

I'm sure they are the same!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We believe they are the same