I was diagnosed with copd stage 4 over 5 years ago. After my last exacerbation it has gone backwards after a good time of stability… I supplement myself very well and do cardio and strength fitness twice a week. I quit smoking 7 years ago. Also have asthma and have had lung cancer. It isn’t easy, but will have to go on. No oxygen yet. I don’t want it. Walking is very hard, but with my mobile scooter I go out with my pointer and spaniel/husky and have a lot of fun with them. Thats what keeps me going ❤
I'm 69 and I've had COPD for 9 years. I recently had a chest infection and as a result I have taken up weight-lifting again. Yes, weight lifting. At 69. With COPD. I take my dog for 3 long walks every day, don't smoke, have a very healthy diet and do quite a lot of hoovering. All of these things help.
I was diagnosed with copd when I was 38 ,I’m 62 now and because of Covid my lungs took a hit , for the first time in my life I have been on oxygen, but I still fight the good fight, I go to lung rehab and I walk a mile every other day with my oxygen… I am slowly getting better … by the grace of God …
read about zephyr valves you are going to freak when you do, people who were on oxygen off now, able to cut their grass after being bedridden for years, there is also a group on FB I joined too. they have been helpful.
@dianedavison2029 I was also diagnosed at 38 in 42 now and trying to not let the disease define me. I can't sleep ever always in my head still working 10hr days barely getting through work but not tired. It's a long night tonight. Keep fighting the good fight
Over 10 years ago my wife was involved in a nearly fatal car accident. As a result she lost 40% of her left lung capacity. She also was diagnosed asthmatic as a child and hospitalized several times growing up. As an adult she used an inhaler daily and also had a "next step" inhaler incase the main one wasn't enough. She has had trouble walking up more than one flight of stairs or walking more than a few minutes. Well, I began Keto to reduce my chronic pain from an autoimmune disease, and after she saw how it improved my health she began Keto to lose weight. Well she did lose 50 lbs in 4 months, but better than that, she is off all her medications and has no need for her inhaler. Since her car accident she has had annual lung function test and every year it was going down. Well this year she had her test and when she saw her respirologist he was amazed and confused that her lung function had IMPROVED by 16%. She is now walking several miles a day with me and is so happy shopping for new clothes.
What a wonderful thing for your wife... So happy that losing weight improved both her physical activity and her health... This is such an inspirational story... God bless the both of you
Congratulations!!! I'll be praying for her complete healing and restoration...have her take serrapeptase it removes scar tissue from lungs and look into cbd oil and a herbal copd formula....take vitamin d3 at least 2,000 IU
Dr Berry, this video could be life changing to me…I was diagnosed w stage 3 copd 2.5 years ago. I started PT right away. I quit after a year… I didn’t realize how important this is to my body, until I listened to this. I’ve been home doing nothing, honestly. I am on oxygen when exerting. Staying home doing nothing has made me weak. Walking from bedroom to kitchen makes me breathless. I NEED TO RETURN TO PT, if they’ll have me. By not moving Im making my lungs weaker, like you said, then I do less than nothing. Thank you! I hope I call today to start up the first of the year again. It’s very hard for me to go mentally. I don’t leave the house. I’ve Never smoked and I’m 62. Thank you. I’ll call right now.
It's difficult I hear you. I have COPD stage 4, BUT I CANT HAVE OXYGEN AS IM A CO2 RETAINER. ( carbon dioxide). So imagine you can't breathe AND can't have oxygen. I have been doing exercises in my little pool. Just gentle upper body stretching and walking around the pool. It is working, have energy when I get out, feel motivated. Also taking, D3, GREEN TEA with ground ginger, PURE HONEY and a quarter tspn of died thyme. It's brilliant anti inflammation, so your not struggling for breath. Also, vitamin B1, zinc and 1tspn of peanut butter a day. Look up peanut butter on lung health. Amazing antioxidants, I was so surprised by all the goodness in it. Get the real deal. Just 💯 peanut 🥜. Go for it, I refuse to give up. I'm 59yr. Louise Australia 🇦🇺 😊😊
What about viruses? I starte coughing more than four years ago after contracting a virus. probably not COVID. None of the drugs that my physicians prescribed did anything. Using a whistle like breathing exerciser did help and so did two teaspoons of honey in my two cups of morning tea. I hope that once the weather is better I can stop drinking the honey until the weather gets cold and damp again in the fall.
Yes. Believe you can fight it! I was diagnosed [brutally] at age 24 with huge upper lobe bullae in both lungs with many smaller throughout the lower lobes [not anti-trypsin deficient either] and I turn 55 this year. That's over 30 years..Sure it's getting pretty hard these days but I'm still not on oxygen. Best tips: Ditch the cigs if you do smoke. Walk as much as possible if you can - even if it hurts. And learn to use your diaphragm..breath in to the count of 4 and out to the count of 8 [or 2 in 4 out - whatever you can manage but always double the amount in exhalation. Use that auxiliary breathing muscle and try to get into the habit of breathing into your abdomen and out with your diaphragm..] Meditate and forget the 3-5 year prognosis. Hope this helps someone. Peace.
This will ! Please stop smoking , my dad has severe copd and is hospitalized for exacerbation . Please follow what he said in the video I promise it’s worth it
This guy is selling Nothing😊, I was pleased to hear seriously good advice and noteworthy information that I can use for my husband's health...ty, ty, ty
Information well received. I've never smoked nor used "recreational drugs". I'm a lifetime bodybuilder who once weighed 312 pounds and bench pressed 540 pounds. And yet, I've been diagnosed with copd. Asthma nearly killed me as a child. During my youth and middle age I'd licked the condition. But now that I'm in my late 60s it's returned. Not a welcomed homecoming. Nevertheless I still strive to workout almost daily and at 69, with copd, I can incline bench press 415. Never give up! Never surrender!
Good for You!~ Same here, I am a Mini-Triathlete! I stopped smoking in college; but, we live in 'high-particulate' Northeast.' From now on, I am wearing a Mask when outdoors exercising to keep my symptoms at bay.
@@1SALADLOVER I've got a really strong, bright flashlight and even in really cold, clean and fresh air, at night, you can still see particles of dust or whatever in the air, in the light beam, it never seems to be clean and pure!!
For the record, MedCram highlighted a recent study that showed vitamin D reduced the chances of getting a chest infection by 50% while it also reduces the chances of pneumonia by 70%. I think this is reason enough to take vitamin D - especially through the winter season. Thanks for this video.
@@evanhughes1510 hi, according to the various keto doctor's, it's ok to take up to 10,000 iu per day without K2, but anything above 10,000 would require K2 to redistribute calcium deposits. Perhaps you're getting enough K2 from your diet? You might need to estimate your K2 intake from food alone.
everyone eats shit with their false studies we are talking about a destruction of the alveoli and connective tissue not a common cold that you will a tea and ready bpoc severe and I took all plus spondylitis
1. Get tested with a pulmonary function test. Talk to Dr and get the test ordered. 2. Exercise-start our slowly 3. Eat omega 3 or take a supplement 4. Take vitamin D3. 2K-3K IU daily 5. Remove the crap out of your diet. 6. Stop smoking or even being around other smokers
Yes very true what you say about exercise and COPD Dr Berry, I'm 67, I run 6 times a week, between 5 and 13 miles a day and race my local Park Run every week and normally win my age group, so still a lot can be achieved even if you have COPD, like me, as diagnosed by my doctor 👍
Bless you Dr Berry! My Dr told me today that he's sure I have COPD and has booked me in for an LFT. I knew you'd made a video with regards lung problems and searched it out. Thankfully, I stopped smoking completely 21 years ago next month but I'm starting to have recurrent chest infections. I hesitantly look forward to the LFT to find out just how severe it is and what I can do to help myself. Very many grateful thanks for all your tips and advice, I really appreciate you caring so very much Sir.
At 16 I had asthma, bronchitis, lung spasms and a lung infection all from 2nd hand smoke. My doctor was going to call it emphysema too but I found a way to get better. Any of the drugs made me way to hyper and still sick so I just quit and got completely away from smoke, even things that remotely smelled like smoke. I started riding a bike. 5 years later, I worked up to joining a bike racing team, biking 50 to 100 miles a day, swimming 1 mile a day and walking 15 a day. I was still short of breath but constantly pushed it to the limit all day every day -never a day off! I was invited to join the US Olympic team. Knowing my lungs I refused, I had already won something much better. Going from living in an oxygen tent looking at death to scoring 68 on the lung function test. Now happily looking toward 60 and sometimes doctors tell me my lungs are normal to slight obstruction maybe! Fight every day for yourself. Clean country air, simple real food, increase heart rate and expand those lungs!
kathy beck - Thanks, Kathy. I have COPD and I used to do what you do every day but have recently been quite depressed and stopped exercising. I think you have inspired me to start again. Thank you.
Thanks so much Doc. I am a 73 year old guy who is a 24/7 carer. I have been keto for a year now and seen all sorts of benefits in helping various medical conditions. I am a lifelong asthmatic but I still run about 25 miles a week and run a marathon each year. I periodically get bronchitis and am trying to figure out why. I wondered about a link with anxiety or even overtraining. Thanks again for your fantastic and practical videos from which I have learned a lot.
Dr Berry my doctor told me to watch you and take your advice on my health i do have copd. But i stop smoking and im not coughing and i can actually breathe alot better. Thank you for all your advice. Im trying to take control of my life and my health. Thank you.
Thanks Dr. Berry for bringing this topic i really need some encouragement and not to worry too much I have been diagnosed with mild lung scarring I heard so much that about it that it can not be reversed , thanks for giving me hope and some of the comments here are very encouraging , thanks a lot Please could you talk much about it in the future
I was diagnosed with COPD (mild) in 2019. I have been taking Mullein liquid extract, I feel a lot better. And it helps me cough up phlegm in the morning. I take 2 full droppers in the morning. I do sometimes take it also in the evening. I also have a rescue inhaler. I don’t use it as much as I did before taking the mullein. I do practice Yoga, light weights, walking. Thank you for this video. Helpful❤
I have COPD but never smoked. I failed the lung function test and the inhalers they suggested cause me to have chronic systematic yeast infection so the only inhaler that i can tolerate is albuterol sulfate. I had a C-pap but will be going to a Bi-pap in July with a inward pressure of 14 and a outward pressure of 9. I am glad you mentioned Omega 3 as I was taking a fish oil which also contains Omega 6. I take D3 and my blood is checked to see if it is in the correct lane. Thank you for this video.❤
I sent this to my father. He lost 40 lbs on Keto. He's got COPD but is 81, retired and works part-time time filling propane trucks "to stay healthy". Thanks for this video!
Thanks for everything Doc, this is what people need to hear, the truth about things.. There's always something that can be done, if we take the time to find it , use it and share it with others.. Look forward to seeing your other videos.👍
Smokers stop now. I have copd. Cuts your life and interests short. People and family know about me struggling but they continue to light up, wasting life and money. NO SECOND SMOKE...KILLS AS WELL.
Second hand smoke was invented in California by big pharmaceutical companies and Jerry Brown, period..sick of hearing the baloney. Smokers have been smoking around children since the beginning of time, no I'll effects.. asthma and all those lung issues have come about in the early 1940s from weather modifications the garbage they are spilling in the skies..my parents smoked around us till we left home, all eight of us...zero issues..all lived to be in their 80s still kicking, zero cancer either.
Dr Berry. Thank you. You confirmed what I’ve experienced with my workouts. And breathing exercises. Interesting when I was diagnosed with a mild case UCLA never explained that it can improve.. I appreciate your time and effort to help us out my life is pretty normal with all the extras that you mention. Plus your positive approach certainly gives me confidence. Thank you again so much
Going Keto to help my husbands weight, and you talk sugar addiction. This was my kryptonite, sure bad foods but smoking..... quit again last year. Cold turkey can never have another or it won’t end. Thank you, this is what I will get out of Keto, healing my lungs.
Dr Berg, I had bouts of shortness of breath as a boy. This evolved into bronchitis, later termed chronic bronchitis and by my mid twenties chronic asthmatic bronchitis. I fought the problem by running or swimming regularly. Nevertheless it worsened by the time I was in my mid thirties and then it was termed asthma. Almost hopeless I turned to Hatha Yoga and found after a year that practising 45 minutes of yoga daily let me live a near normal life. Things again started worsening by the time I was 70 even hatha yoga supplemented by inhalers didn't permit normal breathing. In despair I consulted a specialist pulmonologist. He put me through a lung function test and the results showed that I had COPD. The doctor prescribed newer more advanced inhalers. However I was now fed up with this constantly evolving problem. I started exploring Pranayama, specifically the type termed Anuloma - Viloma. It improved matters and I was able to stop all inhalers, my hatha yoga and concentrate on pranayama alone for fifteen minutes a day. It worked and at 76 I am able to maintain normal activity without inhalers. I am not however cycle fast or run as I quickly get breathless. But normal sedentary lifestyle including negotiating a few flights of steps is no problem
I started smoking when I was 10 years old smoked for 37 years. I was told four years ago that I had mild emphysema and I still continue to smoke until I had a mini stroke six months ago, I quit that same day. I started feeling a lot better, however, my emphysema symptoms are getting worse. I’m definitely going to exercise take the omega-3’s and change my diet. Hopefully this helps with my symptoms. Thanks for the video.👍🏻
Thank you for calming my nerves -my dad was diagnosed with copd and hearing him cough at night (MUCH Less now a few months after diagnosis) but the mind is sent into a dark rabbit hole whenever I hear him suffering (coughing). Thank you.
My dad too suffers from copd but severe copd , where he is on oxygen 24/7 , please have your dad eat super healthy not a lot of salt low sugar , stop smoking . Exercise, supplements
Hi love your video. I have COPD I stopped smoking in 2006 before I was diagnosed. I after I managed to stop smoking I couldn't breath properly and I couldn't stand the smell of cigarettes . I don't know how people with COPD can smoke. When I smell smoke it starts me coughing and can't get my breath. I feel for people who know they should stop but can't, I remember what that was like. I was enabled to stop smoking by using the vapes, also giving up this habit starts in the head . You have to think about your heart snd what you are doing to it and your lungs . Try to think of those organs as your best friends and how badly you are treating them. That helped me really want to stop that awful habit.
I use 3.9 to 5.2 grams of omega 3 (EPA and DHA), Vit D3 + K1, K2, K3, Beta Carotene (pro vitamin A) Garlic (not the burpless as that form removes the Allicin), Cinnamon (anti inflammatory), Tumeric (anti inflammatory), Ginger (anti inlammatory and lower blood sugar), and Magnesium (Prevents muscle spasms). I also ride my bike for 30 minutes a day 5x a week
Videos like yours are what people are looking for. Not these videos that last twenty minutes explaining their research or their education or their hopes and dreams of fixing someone all to tell you to take a supplement they’re selling. Just keep it simple. People want to know the answer not the 2hour video that comes to their conclusion. Thanks for you and those in your community for keeping it simple and to the point.
First off, thanks for the great work Dr. Berry. Same story like below. I was almost a full grain fed baby, because full grain was seen as the healthiest thing, one could do, which got me lots of digestive issues early on in my life. On top of that, with 2 years, i was a vegetarian for a year. With the age of 4, i started to have more and more bronchitis developing, from a constant rhinitis from dust milb allergy. There had to be lots of them, since the more than 100 year old house had lots of fungi as well, which let's them thrive and multiply. I had mostly allergy symptoms in that specific house. With 11 years i finally got real medicine for my asthma bronchiale, which already established at the age of 5, after attempting to treat the symptoms with (hold onto your seats) Homeopathy (a big, corrupt and manipulative pseudo pharmacy brunch very popular in germany and austria). They made my mother feel like, now she has a certain kind of knowledge and education. Did not take a lot of and not very regular steroids because they really messed with my stomach after a while. I used the inhaler to open airways on average 2 - 3 times a day. I never would have thought or dreamt of a relief from asthma, but there it was already 2 weeks into a ketogenic diet. And it goes on, only interrupted by a too long intermittent fast of more than 2 days, which obviously put my body in too much of a stress.
Our God want His Children to be Obedient, He wants us to take great care of the Owesome body that He gave us, many times he had cure me like I said Before, but since I didn't listen to Him, and I did not take care of my body, This time He is taking His Owesome time, He wants me to learn my lesson, and I love Him for it, but His been Helping me another way, with herbs, exercises for the Lungs, etc. My lung Capacity it was less 500 with the little thing that I use to inhale now in like two weeks my lung Capacity is 1500with the little tool, and I'm feeling a lot better, I'm not loosing my breath like I use to, I'm walking more,an I pray a lot, and I on my way to Recovery thanks to my Lord Jesus, for Him all the Glory, Honor and Praise. Forevermore. ❣️ 🙏AMEN 🙏❣️
Hi Dr. Berry, I have been drinking sole water (Himalayan pink salt brine with lemon and soda water) everyday for about 6months or so and my breathing has improved. I can tell because my singing voice has improved and also my flute tone is better too!
(I know this is long but I just wanted to put everything I could think of here in case someone had questions.) I got on Wellbutrin (bupropion, instant release, 150mg/2x a day) 2 months ago and I haven't smoked a cigarette in 6 weeks and 3 days and it hasn't even been a struggle. I smoked for 35 years and smoked over 2 packs a day and was smoking Marlboro Reds for this last year. I was also addicted to soda and I haven't drank any of that either. Haven't wanted to. I did 2 weeks at 200mg and that wasn't enough so one more week of 300mg and then I just quit and haven't looked back. I can find a cigarette in my house and just throw it away. The first week of side effects wasn't fun and the constant adrenaline I could do without and I can't wait to get off of it (in 3 months, longer if I need to) but to not smoke, to not NEED to smoke is so incredible that I am dealing with the side effects happily. A lot of people have their depression and depression-based anxiety cured with Wellbutrin (sometimes in a week, sometimes in 6 weeks). It may do that for me at a lower dose but 300mg is what I need to not smoke but again, it also is a bit intense on the adrenaline. Some people can't stand the adrenaline boost and it causes anxiety that they can't bear (again, some people it cures their anxiety) but I just concluded that none of these side effects were worse than the hundreds of dollars a month I was wasting and the isolation from society and seeing my dad on oxygen 24 hours a day now with COPD. Also, the Wellbutrin does something to where I know I have anxiety, I know I don't necessarily like the way I feel, but I am ok with that lol. There is a will power there that just makes me move forward. The insomnia can be a problem but I've used Taurine, Theanine, and Kava Kava (each separately) and they all worked (nothing really did that first week and after that nothing else worked for me except these 3 things). Good luck! (Oh I had also tried the timed release version last year and it didn't work yet for some that is the only one that works.)
I quit smoking in 2021 when I was too sick to inhale smoke into my lungs anymore. I had pneumonia and copd and took advantage of the timing to quit and was pretty easy at that point. I started simple breathing exercises, one cup of green tea a day for high anti oxidants and only need my inhalers once a day now instead of twice.
Hang in there and be encouraged!! I pray for your complete healing in the mighty name of Yahweh-Rapha!!! look into stem cell research and pulmonary trapping as well as taking Serrepaptase it removes scar tissue from your lungs. Breathe well and be healed!!
I was diagnosed with C.o.p.d in 2005 at the age of 46 am currently in very severe stages and now on oxygen my lung capacity is 20% and anything I can do to help is greatly appreciated
Never smoked in my life. Was trying to walk and exercise, not a whole lot, when I first had bronchitis. Later asma, finally after about 6 years a doctor had me do a breathing test. I have chronic bronchitis
Thank you very much, I am addicted to smoking so bad that I have tried everything from nicotine patches to vape but nothing worked. Now I can't sleep at night due to severe coughing and difficulty in breathing.
Mine's from smoking and genetic. Thought it was covid but singing has helped in days. Almost quit cold turkey in days. My mother had it for 40 years. Can't wait 2 months for testing. Lone wolfing it and research it myself.
i wish i had known more about copd, i lost my brother on the 2nd of January 2018 , he had copd, and got flu infunsa b, that killed him, i am in so much of pain , after loosing my dear brother
Sorry for your Loss J I Lost My Beloved Uncle Archie Fain at 64 years of Age Back in May of 2014 I wished I Too could of seen Dr Berry Videos to of Saved Him 😢
I lost my little brother about ten years ago and it's still messin' with my head and my heart= we were close and fighting with each other since the day he was born. I still talk to him a LOT! My brother had a heart attack and died in his sleep when only 55 years old. I hope you are doing better than you were a year ago. I'm the one with COPD and it's kickin' my ass. I spent New Years Day 2018 in the hospital with the flu and pneumonia and I guess my lungs got damaged so I've been on meds and O2 since then.
My partner has copd he smokes and hS vapors what do I do I've tried talki g to him it dousant work I'm a t my wits end what do I do feel helpess Inverness copland
It's alright for yous yous don't have worry everyday about this if I talk to yous about this it's is it nessciary that's why I don't talk to yous I'm sorry your father has got copd with smoking so much how else as m I going to tell you about it I tried to tell you about his whiskey dru King when your mum was alive but you said what do you want me to do I want you to be a son and daughter to him not for me him forget past its your dad I'm askng for his n ame is John Hill copland of Inverness sorry about way you heard about this but he didn't want this OK I'm liz I'm worried about him don't know what to do he won't tell me any thi g about it g a ve told him he's going to doctors on Friday had to insist
Im 36 next month and last week i was diagnosed with 2-4% into stage 3 copd with lungs of a 106yr old, i was told thats normally some1 over the age of 50 with those readings. I cut out smoking a few days b4 it was confirmed, my brain dont even tell me i want a death stick as i have tried many times in the past an failed. Im putting my health n family 1st now.
I got stage 2 Copd and bad side effects from breztri inhaler Doctor just put me on trelegy but after reading all the possible side effects I'm scared to try it or any other inhalers 😢
Hi...Thanx for the Great tips...so refreshing to hear no nonsense, simple and to the point advice in a caring, unjudging kind of way...my question is...have been eatting low carb keto for 2 weeks, and am in good ketosis, no problem. When is the energy and less tiredness, kick in, or am I doing something wrong ?
I have COPD/PF from decades of asthma. Thank you for this video! I wish I could do keto - I can't because I have a very rare metabolic genetic disease called Variegate Porphyria and I must have carbs every day. I do plan to eat better and do pulmonary rehab.
I have copd and have been researching ( self study) ways to improve my lung health and one idea I have concerning fibroids ( scarring) on the membrane of the alveoli is to take cayenne pepper everyday since it reduces scarring. Also, inducing autophagy through intermittent fasting since it flushes out damaged cells
I had lung function test few weeks ago that you have described, and it came out perfect. But, I tested positive for Covid 10 months ago initially had fierce breathing problems and I still have considerable shortness of breath. Mainly I have problem in catching the deep or deeper breath. I’ve seen different specialists talking about this, they gave me exercises to do but nothing is helping.
@Great Day. Hiya! Sometimes COVID can leave you like that for awhile, we call it Long COVID. It saps your core strength and sends weird signals to your heart, like you feel you're over doing it or working too hard and lacking energy . Take it easy, this will pass in days, weeks or months - blame COVID. In the meantime, walk as much as you feel you can but never push yourself. Even go for afternoon naps, if you can, I don't like sleeping in the day. Eventually, as if by magic, you will suddenly be better from the COVID, and the long COVID too. Then you can start walking and exercising more. And, as always, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Once Long COVID has left you, you can start exercising a bit more each day until you're walking well, then your breathing will improve. I am assuming you don't have COPD if your lung function/ spirometry test is perfect.
I also have the breathing problems. I got Covid jab 27 March 2021 and the following week got Covid with severe breathing problems to this day. I have been diagnosed two weeks ago with COPD and I would be grateful for any advice as to how to improve my breathing, thanks.
I smoked three packs a day. Tried quitting many times. When I got diagnosed with emphysema I quit that day cold turkey. Felt like the easiest thing I've ever done. Amazing how the mind can work.
@@georgepanagiotou8673 Well you can't reverse emphysema. My doctor said if I kept smoking 3 packs a day I'd be on oxygen in 3 yrs, and dead in 5. By quitting smoking, and making smarter decisions with my lungs he's saying I should be around for 15-20 more years. I do feel, and breathe much better for sure.
@@Rickjmt I’m glad to hear that man.. I was recently occasionally smoking marijuana. And I noticed after my chest would get tight. I took a chest x-ray everything was fine, One month later yesterday I went and took a chest x-ray and she said I could have bronchitis or the beginning stage of emphysema. So she put me on medicine to get the inflammation down. The thing is I only have a little bit of chest tightness I rarely have a cough I go to the gym all the time and run on the treadmill and lift weights and never cough. So I’m hoping she calls me and tells me it’s just bronchitis
Yea I had to give up the Marijuana also.... So I just buy the edible kind now. If I can't smoke it then I'll eat it. Hope it works out for you. Sending a prayer.
I smoked for 37 years. Then, 10 years ago, I quit smoking and a week later, underwent triple bypass (with NO cardiac event). A few weeks after the bypass surgery, I had a PFT and was surprised to learn that my lungs were within 2-percent of a lifelong non-smoker. I still sustained damage to my lungs that I can feel on a daily basis, but I use inhalers to keep my breathing evened out. I also go to the gym 3-4 days a week with a focus on cardio and weights. I'm pushing 70 now and most days I feel fine. For those times I get short of breath, a quick puff on an albuterol inhaler fixes it pretty quick. I just remember back to Willie Nelson, who smoked most of his life. He decided in his 60s to quit smoking and start running, and he's still touring today in his 90s. One trick I learned that helps a lot: Roll up a section of bath towel and do a forced blow into it until your lungs are empty, then blow some more. Once you start coughing, pause, take a few deep breaths, and repeat. This seems to help open the airways up without a need for inhalers.
I really would like and need to quit smoking, it is by far the hardest thing to do, I have tried Chantix and I have to say it was working, but I could not get past the horrible headaches and vision problems I was having, there were times I could not function, my vision was like looking through water that was constantly moving and I could focus, if anyone has quit that has smoked for 30 years please let me know how you did it.
@@dablock5924 thank you for that, i do believe and i will ask, i can't believe it has been 1 year already since i posted this, but since then i have cut down by half what i used to smoke. time to complete the mission.
@@jeepguylv80 I quit cold turkey 2 weeks ago after 33 years. Been hard for sure, but the last few days have been easier. I've been abstaining 100% from alcohol for the short term as that's one of my biggest triggers. (I'll cautiously figure out how to drink without smoking at a later date. lol) Been trying non-smoking substitutes when I have a strong craving. One that's working pretty well is a snack of pistachios and a beverage. Trying to keep it healthy, so usually a Perrier, as the fancy bottle and the fizz make it feel like a treat. Sometimes, though, I go with coffee, tea, or (don't laugh) Monster Rehab Peach Energy Tea. Pistachios are hands-on with the shells, and that seems to help. Sometimes I do some sets of hand barbells. Good luck. The first week I was actually pretending to smoke un-lit cigs as I had some left in the last pack I hope I ever buy. lol Anyway, I told myself if I can make it two weeks, I can make it a month, and then I'd be a non-smoker. I hope so!
I can't breath when it's hot I get hot quickly I was diagnose a year ago with both but I've noticed problems accuring after I caught covid in 2020 I've had pneumonia Dr's never told me there was a problem until now I can walk 25 ft only iam out of breath I have problems
Has Dr Berry ever discussed Von Willeberand Disease? As with most conditions, I would think the PHD. would help, but im looking for more information. Thanks.
I have had asthma and chronic bronchitis since a child. It gradually got less severe over the years. Haven't taken meds since a teenager. In my old age it seems to be getting worse. When I am active and eating well it all but disappears.
I smoked weed from the age of 14 to age 31, and smoked for 8 years too. I was diagnosed with COPD in 2016 and had the Lung Compacity of a 100 year old man. The day I found out I quit smoking, and stopped smoking weed. 1 month ago I had Pulmonary Function Test. The doctor said I don't have COPD, and that stopping was the best thing I could have done. Why and how was I cured? Did they repair themselves. I no longer need Spiriva, or Symbicort medications for my lungs nor an inhaler.
E-cigarettes are just as bad as tobacco, they have a highly addictive ingredient to keep you hooked. You want to stop smoking, gum, patches or anything else with nicotine isn’t going to do it. Find a way, beg borrow or sell things or whatever. But Chantix will do it, talk to your insurance. Take it for two weeks with the intent of quitting, then stop buying cigarettes. I smoked for 46 yrs, one day I decided I was going to quit. After two weeks I smoked the last one at night and woke up the next morning. I never had anxiety, anxiousness panic or anything. It’s been 3 yrs, 7 months 14 days 12hrs and 8 minutes. There’s an app called Quit it, download it and use it.
Thank you for this video now I know more and what I can do for my father who has severe copd , it’s been a touch two months but he finally at 3 liters he will be release soon❤
I am 71. I had been a heavy smoker for many years. I quit in 2009. My pulmonologist has prescribed so many inhalers, all types, supplemental oxygen, & nebulizer treatments, and none of them help at all, and it’s getting worse. I was hiking a lot up until 3 years ago, when it just became too hard & scary. Any walking in my 720 sq ft condo, 2 story wipes me out too. I get exhausted & can’t breathe just from taking a shower. I also was diagnosed with lung cancer almost 6 yrs ago, but am in remission now. My scans always showed severe emphysema. I know everyone says exercise, but I’m really confused. My doctor suggested I sell my condo because of the stairs, but I can’t even walk to the kitchen from the livingroom without feeling like I’m going to die. Why did he tell me to sell my condo? As if I could.
I have COPD do not smoke, eat fresh foods, keep my weight down, don't walk/exercise because I don't have enough air. I am currently on 10lit. Of oxygen and oxygen stats on 10 liters is between 87-92 sitting....if I walk it drops to the 70's. They say I have 6 months to live...what do you think?
Went to vaping saved my life was about to be put on oxygen. Went to vaping. Started level 6 nicotine cut back to 3 nic now on zero. And even now vape less and less. Now it’s a mater of finding things to keep my hands busy. Hope to be done by the end of the year
I've heard that the e ciggs vaping can give a person "Pop corn lung" Also, learn to do the pause type breathing as that helps copd. Saw a video on yt about a person at 60 had the lungs of 85 yrs old, 2 yrs of doing this pause breathing method had test again his lungs were that of a 45 yrs old.... all works togetgher, good diet some exercise and pause breathing
Great video, Dr. Berry! I subbed! Thanks! I quit cigs almost 2 years ago and weed three days ago as I had to go to the E.R. and was diagnosed w/ Emphysema and a 6mm node on my lung. this is great info and exactly what I need atm! is there a reliable resource you can recommend for a healthy diet plan specifically for the aid in Pulmonary recovery/rehab? I am told I will need rehab so am trying to be as proactive as possible. Thanks again for the great info, will keep an eye out for future content and share~!
I have had the pulmonary test. But I have never been told about it or told about vitamin D . I have a nod they say it has to be removed. I don't know how I will be after this operation. They are going is take a slice out of me so I don't even know how long it will take me to recover. Will I get strong again or are things going down Hill from here. I stopped smokin along time ago. Can I get strong again?
I just had a severe exacerbation of my COPD when a friend came in my house wearing a lot of horrible smelling cologne. I ended up in ER with a sat of 84%, panic attack and chest pain. I have found now that just about any odors like that make me instantly sick which then leads to trouble breathing... I don't know what to do about that and it's hard to tell people to NOT wear cologne and hair sprays, etc around me.... Any ideas for me there? Thanks.
I've been in the same spot as you.. My wife just doesn't get it.. I've been trying to get her to understand that anything with a perfume or a chemical odor sets me off. Laundry soap, dish soap, deodorant , foot powder , shampoo, conditioner. Incense.. And as messed up as it sounds ; perfumed toilet paper ... You're going to have to put your own safety first, if people can't understand, or just won't stop wearing it around you.. Then they are not worried about you or your well being.. Put yourself ( First), no one else is going to.👍
The first time you think about yourself that healthy people do not know about these cruel diseases and they only care about the fun and your Raul and I have bpoc pulmonary emphysema and pleural fibrosis plus spondylitis anch
My doc took me off FOSTair and now am on inhaler, and he said I was no longer an out patient. So there's me thinking my COPD is manageable but I really need these videos - I've been walking a lot but the cold weather has proved a challenge it's only 3°C but it still feels kinda cold and it's windy and humid. I am praying for warmer weather it's, March 1 tomorrow.
My lung function improved after taking a supplement.containing functional mushrooms for the last 4 months.I was quite surprised so I researched functional mushrooms and found that Cordyceps can actually repair lung tissue and boost your energy amongst other benefits. Reishi is another mushroom that helps breathing. I'm 71. Because I had increased energy I exercised more. My stress levels went down too. I can recommend taking functional mushrooms as a way of improving your health in many ways.
I was diagnosed with copd stage 4 over 5 years ago. After my last exacerbation it has gone backwards after a good time of stability…
I supplement myself very well and do cardio and strength fitness twice a week.
I quit smoking 7 years ago. Also have asthma and have had lung cancer.
It isn’t easy, but will have to go on. No oxygen yet. I don’t want it. Walking is very hard, but with my mobile scooter I go out with my pointer and spaniel/husky and have a lot of fun with them. Thats what keeps me going ❤
I'm 69 and I've had COPD for 9 years. I recently had a chest infection and as a result I have taken up weight-lifting again. Yes, weight lifting. At 69. With COPD. I take my dog for 3 long walks every day, don't smoke, have a very healthy diet and do quite a lot of hoovering. All of these things help.
I was diagnosed with copd when I was 38 ,I’m 62 now and because of Covid my lungs took a hit , for the first time in my life I have been on oxygen, but I still fight the good fight, I go to lung rehab and I walk a mile every other day with my oxygen… I am slowly getting better … by the grace of God …
read about zephyr valves you are going to freak when you do, people who were on oxygen off now, able to cut their grass after being bedridden for years, there is also a group on FB I joined too. they have been helpful.
Yeah, I got diagnosed with COPD when I was 34. Hang in there, brother. If u have any tips for me, please feel free to share.
I'm 36 now and my lungs hurt all the time.
@dianedavison2029 I was also diagnosed at 38 in 42 now and trying to not let the disease define me. I can't sleep ever always in my head still working 10hr days barely getting through work but not tired. It's a long night tonight. Keep fighting the good fight
Over 10 years ago my wife was involved in a nearly fatal car accident. As a result she lost 40% of her left lung capacity. She also was diagnosed asthmatic as a child and hospitalized several times growing up. As an adult she used an inhaler daily and also had a "next step" inhaler incase the main one wasn't enough. She has had trouble walking up more than one flight of stairs or walking more than a few minutes. Well, I began Keto to reduce my chronic pain from an autoimmune disease, and after she saw how it improved my health she began Keto to lose weight. Well she did lose 50 lbs in 4 months, but better than that, she is off all her medications and has no need for her inhaler. Since her car accident she has had annual lung function test and every year it was going down. Well this year she had her test and when she saw her respirologist he was amazed and confused that her lung function had IMPROVED by 16%. She is now walking several miles a day with me and is so happy shopping for new clothes.
What a wonderful thing for your wife... So happy that losing weight improved both her physical activity and her health... This is such an inspirational story... God bless the both of you
Congratulations!!! I'll be praying for her complete healing and restoration...have her take serrapeptase it removes scar tissue from lungs and look into cbd oil and a herbal copd formula....take vitamin d3 at least 2,000 IU
Oh that is so awesome! Good on her and good on you!
Thanks for sharing that. I'm going to share this with someone I care deeply for.
Richard Mathews what is a "next step" inhaler?
Albuterol (and levalbuterol) is the only short acting beta 2 agonist available
Dr Berry, this video could be life changing to me…I was diagnosed w stage 3 copd 2.5 years ago. I started PT right away. I quit after a year… I didn’t realize how important this is to my body, until I listened to this. I’ve been home doing nothing, honestly. I am on oxygen when exerting. Staying home doing nothing has made me weak. Walking from bedroom to kitchen makes me breathless. I NEED TO RETURN TO PT, if they’ll have me. By not moving Im making my lungs weaker, like you said, then I do less than nothing. Thank you! I hope I call today to start up the first of the year again. It’s very hard for me to go mentally. I don’t leave the house. I’ve Never smoked and I’m 62. Thank you. I’ll call right now.
Do you drink or have mold in your house
It's difficult I hear you. I have COPD stage 4, BUT I CANT HAVE OXYGEN AS IM A CO2 RETAINER. ( carbon dioxide). So imagine you can't breathe AND can't have oxygen. I have been doing exercises in my little pool. Just gentle upper body stretching and walking around the pool. It is working, have energy when I get out, feel motivated. Also taking, D3, GREEN TEA with ground ginger, PURE HONEY and a quarter tspn of died thyme. It's brilliant anti inflammation, so your not struggling for breath. Also, vitamin B1, zinc and 1tspn of peanut butter a day. Look up peanut butter on lung health. Amazing antioxidants, I was so surprised by all the goodness in it. Get the real deal. Just 💯 peanut 🥜. Go for it, I refuse to give up. I'm 59yr. Louise Australia 🇦🇺 😊😊
What about viruses? I starte coughing more than four years ago after contracting a virus. probably not COVID. None of the drugs that my physicians prescribed did anything. Using a whistle like breathing exerciser did help and so did two teaspoons of honey in my two cups of morning tea. I hope that once the weather is better I can stop drinking the honey until the weather gets cold and damp again in the fall.
@@mikegreen5502 Old undiagnosed pulmonary embolisms can get in the lungs and scar them causing a loss of lung capacity.
@puggirl415 what causes that though ?
Yes. Believe you can fight it! I was diagnosed [brutally] at age 24 with huge upper lobe bullae in both lungs with many smaller throughout the lower lobes [not anti-trypsin deficient either] and I turn 55 this year. That's over 30 years..Sure it's getting pretty hard these days but I'm still not on oxygen. Best tips: Ditch the cigs if you do smoke. Walk as much as possible if you can - even if it hurts. And learn to use your diaphragm..breath in to the count of 4 and out to the count of 8 [or 2 in 4 out - whatever you can manage but always double the amount in exhalation. Use that auxiliary breathing muscle and try to get into the habit of breathing into your abdomen and out with your diaphragm..] Meditate and forget the 3-5 year prognosis. Hope this helps someone. Peace.
you were diagnosed with COPD at 24? is it emphysema or chronic bronchitis?
@@Batman-tt8zw Bullous (Very Large Cysts ) Emphysema. Yeah was a smack in the face to be sure..
@Anthony B Thank You Anthony. That's very kind. All the best!
I was diagnosed at 23
Something weird is going on. I've never heard of anyone in their 20s with it. Just us
I am very ill with COPD. I quit smoking 13 days ago! Started smoking when I was 14. I am 56 now. I hope this will help me breathe better.
This will ! Please stop smoking , my dad has severe copd and is hospitalized for exacerbation . Please follow what he said in the video I promise it’s worth it
My dad stop smoking in oct 2022
Congradulations, Keep going you will do it!! I quit about 2 and half months ago
we are so similar I am 59 and started smoking at 14. I have stage 4 they say. my goal is to 100% get off the oxygen I HATE it!
update?
This guy is selling Nothing😊, I was pleased to hear seriously good advice and noteworthy information that I can use for my husband's health...ty, ty, ty
Information well received. I've never smoked nor used "recreational drugs". I'm a lifetime bodybuilder who once weighed 312 pounds and bench pressed 540 pounds. And yet, I've been diagnosed with copd. Asthma nearly killed me as a child. During my youth and middle age I'd licked the condition. But now that I'm in my late 60s it's returned. Not a welcomed homecoming. Nevertheless I still strive to workout almost daily and at 69, with copd, I can incline bench press 415. Never give up! Never surrender!
So inspiring 👌👍👏
Try imst?
you give me hope
Good for You!~ Same here, I am a Mini-Triathlete! I stopped smoking in college; but, we live in 'high-particulate' Northeast.' From now on, I am wearing a Mask when outdoors exercising to keep my symptoms at bay.
@@1SALADLOVER I've got a really strong, bright flashlight and even in really cold, clean and fresh air, at night, you can still see particles of dust or whatever in the air, in the light beam, it never seems to be clean and pure!!
For the record, MedCram highlighted a recent study that showed vitamin D reduced the chances of getting a chest infection by 50% while it also reduces the chances of pneumonia by 70%.
I think this is reason enough to take vitamin D - especially through the winter season.
Thanks for this video.
How much vitamin d?
@@evanhughes1510 The study I'm referring to considers 1000 iu of vitamin D. I personally take 4000 iu per day, combined with K2
@@RobCLynch is it bad to take it without k2? What if you’re getting k2 already in your diet from greens etc?
@@evanhughes1510 hi, according to the various keto doctor's, it's ok to take up to 10,000 iu per day without K2, but anything above 10,000 would require K2 to redistribute calcium deposits. Perhaps you're getting enough K2 from your diet? You might need to estimate your K2 intake from food alone.
everyone eats shit with their false studies we are talking about a destruction of the alveoli and connective tissue not a common cold that you will a tea and ready bpoc severe and I took all plus spondylitis
1. Get tested with a pulmonary function test. Talk to Dr and get the test ordered.
2. Exercise-start our slowly
3. Eat omega 3 or take a supplement
4. Take vitamin D3. 2K-3K IU daily
5. Remove the crap out of your diet.
6. Stop smoking or even being around other smokers
You’re my hero!
Thankyou for the list .I can check ,yup ,I do that and you save me the energy hoping for something new
So do you take the inhaler prescribed along with these steps or just these steps without the medication
2k and 3k also vitamin
Thank you for your kindness
Blessings to all
Yes very true what you say about exercise and COPD Dr Berry, I'm 67, I run 6 times a week, between 5 and 13 miles a day and race my local Park Run every week and normally win my age group, so still a lot can be achieved even if you have COPD, like me, as diagnosed by my doctor 👍
with OXYGEN on?
What is your Copd stage ?
How can you run 5-13 miles and have COPD? I would say that is impossible.
@@keithjohnson5190 Exactly ! No way have I COPD, the doctor hasn't even seen me, so heaven knows why she diagnosed COPD.
Thanks for making this video, please make more on Asthma and COPD
Bless you Dr Berry! My Dr told me today that he's sure I have COPD and has booked me in for an LFT. I knew you'd made a video with regards lung problems and searched it out.
Thankfully, I stopped smoking completely 21 years ago next month but I'm starting to have recurrent chest infections. I hesitantly look forward to the LFT to find out just how severe it is and what I can do to help myself.
Very many grateful thanks for all your tips and advice, I really appreciate you caring so very much Sir.
At 16 I had asthma, bronchitis, lung spasms and a lung infection all from 2nd hand smoke. My doctor was going to call it emphysema too but I found a way to get better. Any of the drugs made me way to hyper and still sick so I just quit and got completely away from smoke, even things that remotely smelled like smoke. I started riding a bike. 5 years later, I worked up to joining a bike racing team, biking 50 to 100 miles a day, swimming 1 mile a day and walking 15 a day. I was still short of breath but constantly pushed it to the limit all day every day -never a day off! I was invited to join the US Olympic team. Knowing my lungs I refused, I had already won something much better. Going from living in an oxygen tent looking at death to scoring 68 on the lung function test. Now happily looking toward 60 and sometimes doctors tell me my lungs are normal to slight obstruction maybe! Fight every day for yourself. Clean country air, simple real food, increase heart rate and expand those lungs!
kathy beck - Thanks, Kathy. I have COPD and I used to do what you do every day but have recently been quite depressed and stopped exercising. I think you have inspired me to start again. Thank you.
@@carltaylor4942 Don't give up on yourself. 😊
Cysteine and full spectrum Vitamin E (tacopherols and tocotrienols) supplements
@JYAN2852 explain, please. 🙏 Thanks
what is your currrent age brother ?
Thanks so much Doc. I am a 73 year old guy who is a 24/7 carer. I have been keto for a year now and seen all sorts of benefits in helping various medical conditions. I am a lifelong asthmatic but I still run about 25 miles a week and run a marathon each year. I periodically get bronchitis and am trying to figure out why. I wondered about a link with anxiety or even overtraining. Thanks again for your fantastic and practical videos from which I have learned a lot.
Dr Berry my doctor told me to watch you and take your advice on my health i do have copd. But i stop smoking and im not coughing and i can actually breathe alot better. Thank you for all your advice. Im trying to take control of my life and my health. Thank you.
Thanks Dr. Berry for bringing this topic i really need some encouragement and not to worry too much I have been diagnosed with mild lung scarring I heard so much that about it that it can not be reversed , thanks for giving me hope and some of the comments here are very encouraging , thanks a lot
Please could you talk much about it in the future
I have stop smoking for 30 days after 35 years of smoking with moderate COPD - I WILL NOT DIE FROM THIS AWFUL ADDICTION -- I feel so much better :)
This video is JUST what I needed today. Thank you Dr. I adore your videos and preach your information ❤️
I was diagnosed with COPD (mild) in 2019. I have been taking Mullein liquid extract, I feel a lot better. And it helps me cough up phlegm in the morning. I take 2 full droppers in the morning. I do sometimes take it also in the evening. I also have a rescue inhaler. I don’t use it as much as I did before taking the mullein. I do practice Yoga, light weights, walking. Thank you for this video. Helpful❤
Please tell us more on the mullein leaf extract. I'm glad it helps you, and I hope it continues
I have COPD but never smoked. I failed the lung function test and the inhalers they suggested cause me to have chronic systematic yeast infection so the only inhaler that i can tolerate is albuterol sulfate. I had a C-pap but will be going to a Bi-pap in July with a inward pressure of 14 and a outward pressure of 9. I am glad you mentioned Omega 3 as I was taking a fish oil which also contains Omega 6. I take D3 and my blood is checked to see if it is in the correct lane. Thank you for this video.❤
I sent this to my father. He lost 40 lbs on Keto. He's got COPD but is 81, retired and works part-time time filling propane trucks "to stay healthy". Thanks for this video!
Thanks for everything Doc, this is what people need to hear, the truth about things.. There's always something that can be done, if we take the time to find it , use it and share it with others.. Look forward to seeing your other videos.👍
Smokers stop now. I have copd. Cuts your life and interests short. People and family know about me struggling but they continue to light up, wasting life and money. NO SECOND SMOKE...KILLS AS WELL.
Hope your ok now bro
joe Young I’m trying to quit.
Second hand smoke is worse than actually smoking I too have C.o.p.d
@@nhoniking3531 - You don't recover from COPD. It gets worse.
Second hand smoke was invented in California by big pharmaceutical companies and Jerry Brown, period..sick of hearing the baloney. Smokers have been smoking around children since the beginning of time, no I'll effects.. asthma and all those lung issues have come about in the early 1940s from weather modifications the garbage they are spilling in the skies..my parents smoked around us till we left home, all eight of us...zero issues..all lived to be in their 80s still kicking, zero cancer either.
Dr Berry. Thank you. You confirmed what I’ve experienced with my workouts. And breathing exercises. Interesting when I was diagnosed with a mild case UCLA never explained that it can improve.. I appreciate your time and effort to help us out my life is pretty normal with all the extras that you mention. Plus your positive approach certainly gives me confidence. Thank you again so much
So this situation can improve.... how? Thanks
Going Keto to help my husbands weight, and you talk sugar addiction. This was my kryptonite, sure bad foods but smoking..... quit again last year. Cold turkey can never have another or it won’t end. Thank you, this is what I will get out of Keto, healing my lungs.
You're made up of your keto steal money
Dr Berg, I had bouts of shortness of breath as a boy. This evolved into bronchitis, later termed chronic bronchitis and by my mid twenties chronic asthmatic bronchitis. I fought the problem by running or swimming regularly. Nevertheless it worsened by the time I was in my mid thirties and then it was termed asthma. Almost hopeless I turned to Hatha Yoga and found after a year that practising 45 minutes of yoga daily let me live a near normal life.
Things again started worsening by the time I was 70 even hatha yoga supplemented by inhalers didn't permit normal breathing. In despair I consulted a specialist pulmonologist. He put me through a lung function test and the results showed that I had COPD. The doctor prescribed newer more advanced inhalers.
However I was now fed up with this constantly evolving problem. I started exploring Pranayama, specifically the type termed Anuloma - Viloma. It improved matters and I was able to stop all inhalers, my hatha yoga and concentrate on pranayama alone for fifteen minutes a day. It worked and at 76 I am able to maintain normal activity without inhalers. I am not however cycle fast or run as I quickly get breathless. But normal sedentary lifestyle including negotiating a few flights of steps is no problem
not a problem . Inhaler use is infrequent barely once or twice in a month. -- Debashis Ray, Kolkata, India
Just wanted you to know how much your information is appreciated. I feel much better. Thank you, Dr. Berry !!
I started smoking when I was 10 years old smoked for 37 years. I was told four years ago that I had mild emphysema and I still continue to smoke until I had a mini stroke six months ago, I quit that same day. I started feeling a lot better, however, my emphysema symptoms are getting worse. I’m definitely going to exercise take the omega-3’s and change my diet. Hopefully this helps with my symptoms. Thanks for the video.👍🏻
Thank you for calming my nerves -my dad was diagnosed with copd and hearing him cough at night (MUCH Less now a few months after diagnosis) but the mind is sent into a dark rabbit hole whenever I hear him suffering (coughing). Thank you.
My dad too suffers from copd but severe copd , where he is on oxygen 24/7 , please have your dad eat super healthy not a lot of salt low sugar , stop smoking . Exercise, supplements
Hi love your video. I have COPD I stopped smoking in 2006 before I was diagnosed. I after I managed to stop smoking I couldn't breath properly and I couldn't stand the smell of cigarettes . I don't know how people with COPD can smoke. When I smell smoke it starts me coughing and can't get my breath. I feel for people who know they should stop but can't, I remember what that was like. I was enabled to stop smoking by using the vapes, also giving up this habit starts in the head . You have to think about your heart snd what you are doing to it and your lungs . Try to think of those organs as your best friends and how badly you are treating them. That helped me really want to stop that awful habit.
I use 3.9 to 5.2 grams of omega 3 (EPA and DHA), Vit D3 + K1, K2, K3, Beta Carotene (pro vitamin A) Garlic (not the burpless as that form removes the Allicin), Cinnamon (anti inflammatory), Tumeric (anti inflammatory), Ginger (anti inlammatory and lower blood sugar), and Magnesium (Prevents muscle spasms). I also ride my bike for 30 minutes a day 5x a week
What dosage per day?. How is your COPD now after 1 year with this dosage?
@@andreas956 ft
Beta caratine in supplements cause lung Cancer.
Videos like yours are what people are looking for. Not these videos that last twenty minutes explaining their research or their education or their hopes and dreams of fixing someone all to tell you to take a supplement they’re selling. Just keep it simple. People want to know the answer not the 2hour video that comes to their conclusion. Thanks for you and those in your community for keeping it simple and to the point.
First off, thanks for the great work Dr. Berry.
Same story like below. I was almost a full grain fed baby, because full grain was seen as the healthiest thing, one could do,
which got me lots of digestive issues early on in my life. On top of that, with 2 years, i was a vegetarian for a year.
With the age of 4, i started to have more and more bronchitis developing, from a constant rhinitis from dust milb allergy.
There had to be lots of them, since the more than 100 year old house had lots of fungi as well, which let's them thrive and multiply.
I had mostly allergy symptoms in that specific house.
With 11 years i finally got real medicine for my asthma bronchiale, which already established at the age of 5, after attempting to treat the symptoms with
(hold onto your seats) Homeopathy (a big, corrupt and manipulative pseudo pharmacy brunch very popular in germany and austria).
They made my mother feel like, now she has a certain kind of knowledge and education.
Did not take a lot of and not very regular steroids because they really messed with my stomach after a while. I used the inhaler to open airways on average 2 - 3 times a day.
I never would have thought or dreamt of a relief from asthma, but there it was already 2 weeks into a ketogenic diet. And it goes on, only interrupted by a too long
intermittent fast of more than 2 days, which obviously put my body in too much of a stress.
Our God want His Children to be Obedient, He wants us to take great care of the Owesome body that He gave us, many times he had cure me like I said Before, but since I didn't listen to Him, and I did not take care of my body, This time He is taking His Owesome time, He wants me to learn my lesson, and I love Him for it, but His been Helping me another way, with herbs, exercises for the Lungs, etc. My lung Capacity it was less 500 with the little thing that I use to inhale now in like two weeks my lung Capacity is 1500with the little tool, and I'm feeling a lot better, I'm not loosing my breath like I use to, I'm walking more,an I pray a lot, and I on my way to Recovery thanks to my Lord Jesus, for Him all the Glory, Honor and Praise. Forevermore.
❣️ 🙏AMEN 🙏❣️
last I was in hospital the cardiologist said my heart was stronger than ever before
Hi Dr. Berry, I have been drinking sole water (Himalayan pink salt brine with lemon and soda water) everyday for about 6months or so and my breathing has improved. I can tell because my singing voice has improved and also my flute tone is better too!
Fred Cory I
(I know this is long but I just wanted to put everything I could think of here in case someone had questions.)
I got on Wellbutrin (bupropion, instant release, 150mg/2x a day) 2 months ago and I haven't smoked a cigarette in 6 weeks and 3 days and it hasn't even been a struggle. I smoked for 35 years and smoked over 2 packs a day and was smoking Marlboro Reds for this last year. I was also addicted to soda and I haven't drank any of that either. Haven't wanted to. I did 2 weeks at 200mg and that wasn't enough so one more week of 300mg and then I just quit and haven't looked back. I can find a cigarette in my house and just throw it away. The first week of side effects wasn't fun and the constant adrenaline I could do without and I can't wait to get off of it (in 3 months, longer if I need to) but to not smoke, to not NEED to smoke is so incredible that I am dealing with the side effects happily.
A lot of people have their depression and depression-based anxiety cured with Wellbutrin (sometimes in a week, sometimes in 6 weeks). It may do that for me at a lower dose but 300mg is what I need to not smoke but again, it also is a bit intense on the adrenaline. Some people can't stand the adrenaline boost and it causes anxiety that they can't bear (again, some people it cures their anxiety) but I just concluded that none of these side effects were worse than the hundreds of dollars a month I was wasting and the isolation from society and seeing my dad on oxygen 24 hours a day now with COPD. Also, the Wellbutrin does something to where I know I have anxiety, I know I don't necessarily like the way I feel, but I am ok with that lol. There is a will power there that just makes me move forward.
The insomnia can be a problem but I've used Taurine, Theanine, and Kava Kava (each separately) and they all worked (nothing really did that first week and after that nothing else worked for me except these 3 things). Good luck! (Oh I had also tried the timed release version last year and it didn't work yet for some that is the only one that works.)
Fred Cory ,how many times a day were you taking this solution
Fred where do u find that water atb
@@nannybdd you can easily get it from Amazon
This is so upsetting to me the things you're telling my doctor has never mentioned! Thank you for caring ! ❤
I quit smoking in 2021 when I was too sick to inhale smoke into my lungs anymore. I had pneumonia and copd and took advantage of the timing to quit and was pretty easy at that point. I started simple breathing exercises, one cup of green tea a day for high anti oxidants and only need my inhalers once a day now instead of twice.
So glad to find this video I have coped with 10 % lung function left and I'm only 49 yrs old good to know I can improve those numbers
Only 10%? You're so courageous.
Hang in there and be encouraged!! I pray for your complete healing in the mighty name of Yahweh-Rapha!!! look into stem cell research and pulmonary trapping as well as taking Serrepaptase it removes scar tissue from your lungs. Breathe well and be healed!!
Go research cordyceps .This will help more than you know.
I was diagnosed with C.o.p.d in 2005 at the age of 46 am currently in very severe stages and now on oxygen my lung capacity is 20% and anything I can do to help is greatly appreciated
@Kevin K thank you
Never smoked in my life. Was trying to walk and exercise, not a whole lot, when I first had bronchitis. Later asma, finally after about 6 years a doctor had me do a breathing test. I have chronic bronchitis
Hi. Do you know what causes pulmonary hypertension?
Thank you very much, I am addicted to smoking so bad that I have tried everything from nicotine patches to vape but nothing worked. Now I can't sleep at night due to severe coughing and difficulty in breathing.
Try the nicotine gum works for me
Have you tried wild oregano oil in capsules? It seems to work for a LOT of people with an incessant cough and does not cost the earth.
Many thanks. Thank you for caring.
I have been diagnosed with COPD many years ago. Thank you so much.
I've was diagnosed with severe copd a month ago. My only goal now is to outlive my pets🙏
Mine's from smoking and genetic. Thought it was covid but singing has helped in days. Almost quit cold turkey in days. My mother had it for 40 years. Can't wait 2 months for testing. Lone wolfing it and research it myself.
Did you say singing helped?
@@DolceVita singing helps, awesome lung exercise in general 💪
i wish i had known more about copd, i lost my brother on the 2nd of January 2018 , he had copd, and got flu infunsa b, that killed him, i am in so much of pain , after loosing my dear brother
Jeremy P So sorry for the loss of your brother. Remember the good times you shared.
Sorry for your Loss J I Lost My Beloved Uncle Archie Fain at 64 years of Age Back in May of 2014 I wished I Too could of seen Dr Berry Videos to of Saved Him 😢
Jeremy P, I’m so sorry for your loss.I also know the pain of loosing a sibling. You will be in my prayers.
Im very sorry to hear that..you have my condolences and I will pray for you and your families healing and comfort
I lost my little brother about ten years ago and it's still messin' with my head and my heart= we were close and fighting with each other since the day he was born. I still talk to him a LOT! My brother had a heart attack and died in his sleep when only 55 years old. I hope you are doing better than you were a year ago.
I'm the one with COPD and it's kickin' my ass. I spent New Years Day 2018 in the hospital with the flu and pneumonia and I guess my lungs got damaged so I've been on meds and O2 since then.
Thank you for being so forthcoming. Some people need to hear the truth in very plain language.
My partner has copd he smokes and hS vapors what do I do I've tried talki g to him it dousant work I'm a t my wits end what do I do feel helpess Inverness copland
It's alright for yous yous don't have worry everyday about this if I talk to yous about this it's is it nessciary that's why I don't talk to yous I'm sorry your father has got copd with smoking so much how else as m I going to tell you about it I tried to tell you about his whiskey dru King when your mum was alive but you said what do you want me to do I want you to be a son and daughter to him not for me him forget past its your dad I'm askng for his n ame is John Hill copland of Inverness sorry about way you heard about this but he didn't want this OK I'm liz I'm worried about him don't know what to do he won't tell me any thi g about it g a ve told him he's going to doctors on Friday had to insist
from Baghdad with love !♥️♥️
I have copd 2018 ,80 in Nov, starting using cordycep mushrooms, nac,shilajit, no problem
Im 36 next month and last week i was diagnosed with 2-4% into stage 3 copd with lungs of a 106yr old, i was told thats normally some1 over the age of 50 with those readings. I cut out smoking a few days b4 it was confirmed, my brain dont even tell me i want a death stick as i have tried many times in the past an failed. Im putting my health n family 1st now.
Ho are you doing?
Cysteine and full spectrum Vitamin E
I got stage 2 Copd and bad side effects from breztri inhaler Doctor just put me on trelegy but after reading all the possible side effects I'm scared to try it or any other inhalers 😢
Hi...Thanx for the Great tips...so refreshing to hear no nonsense, simple and to the point advice in a caring, unjudging kind of way...my question is...have been eatting low carb keto for 2 weeks, and am in good ketosis, no problem. When is the energy and less tiredness, kick in, or am I doing something wrong ?
Himalayan salt pipes can help a lot. In the UK they're now recognised as a medical device for asthma ...and help other conditions like COPD.
Shove em in your ass
@Judith Ann I'm really glad it does. Salt lamps can help too. You should look them up and their benefits 🙂
Thank you thank you thank you ... I am so grateful for your video .. it has given me piece of mind !!
I have COPD/PF from decades of asthma. Thank you for this video! I wish I could do keto - I can't because I have a very rare metabolic genetic disease called Variegate Porphyria and I must have carbs every day. I do plan to eat better and do pulmonary rehab.
I have copd and have been researching ( self study) ways to improve my lung health and one idea I have concerning fibroids ( scarring) on the membrane of the alveoli is to take cayenne pepper everyday since it reduces scarring. Also, inducing autophagy through intermittent fasting since it flushes out damaged cells
How do u take the cayenne pepper?
@@CarnivoreRenegade one-half teaspoon in 4 tablespoons of water and chase with pure water
@@seekeroftruth4591 Thanks 😊
@@CarnivoreRenegade, you're welcome!
I had lung function test few weeks ago that you have described, and it came out perfect. But, I tested positive for Covid 10 months ago initially had fierce breathing problems and I still have considerable shortness of breath. Mainly I have problem in catching the deep or deeper breath. I’ve seen different specialists talking about this, they gave me exercises to do but nothing is helping.
I think it is important to add those suppliments to the exercises! Good Luck and be persistant!!!
@Great Day. Hiya!
Sometimes COVID can leave you like that for awhile, we call it Long COVID. It saps your core strength and sends weird signals to your heart, like you feel you're over doing it or working too hard and lacking energy . Take it easy, this will pass in days, weeks or months - blame COVID. In the meantime, walk as much as you feel you can but never push yourself. Even go for afternoon naps, if you can, I don't like sleeping in the day. Eventually, as if by magic, you will suddenly be better from the COVID, and the long COVID too. Then you can start walking and exercising more. And, as always, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
Once Long COVID has left you, you can start exercising a bit more each day until you're walking well, then your breathing will improve. I am assuming you don't have COPD if your lung function/ spirometry test is perfect.
I think it's also important not to get jabbed
I also have the breathing problems. I got Covid jab 27 March 2021 and the following week got Covid with severe breathing problems to this day. I have been diagnosed two weeks ago with COPD and I would be grateful for any advice as to how to improve my breathing, thanks.
I smoked three packs a day. Tried quitting many times. When I got diagnosed with emphysema I quit that day cold turkey. Felt like the easiest thing I've ever done. Amazing how the mind can work.
So how u doing now? Have u reversed the damage?
@@georgepanagiotou8673 Well you can't reverse emphysema. My doctor said if I kept smoking 3 packs a day I'd be on oxygen in 3 yrs, and dead in 5. By quitting smoking, and making smarter decisions with my lungs he's saying I should be around for 15-20 more years. I do feel, and breathe much better for sure.
@@Rickjmt I’m glad to hear that man.. I was recently occasionally smoking marijuana. And I noticed after my chest would get tight. I took a chest x-ray everything was fine, One month later yesterday I went and took a chest x-ray and she said I could have bronchitis or the beginning stage of emphysema. So she put me on medicine to get the inflammation down. The thing is I only have a little bit of chest tightness I rarely have a cough I go to the gym all the time and run on the treadmill and lift weights and never cough. So I’m hoping she calls me and tells me it’s just bronchitis
Yea I had to give up the Marijuana also.... So I just buy the edible kind now. If I can't smoke it then I'll eat it. Hope it works out for you. Sending a prayer.
@@Rickjmt damn I never thought about that one. I appreciate it man thanks
Thank you so much, good to see your video. Can help me to look after my husband.
Thank You Dr Berry I appreciate you. I have been losing weight 20 lbs down already that’s helping as well
Yes I have already done that plus x rays
Thank you for hope and valuable information. I can do everything you suggested. Quit smoking 4 years ago.
I smoked for 37 years. Then, 10 years ago, I quit smoking and a week later, underwent triple bypass (with NO cardiac event). A few weeks after the bypass surgery, I had a PFT and was surprised to learn that my lungs were within 2-percent of a lifelong non-smoker. I still sustained damage to my lungs that I can feel on a daily basis, but I use inhalers to keep my breathing evened out. I also go to the gym 3-4 days a week with a focus on cardio and weights. I'm pushing 70 now and most days I feel fine. For those times I get short of breath, a quick puff on an albuterol inhaler fixes it pretty quick. I just remember back to Willie Nelson, who smoked most of his life. He decided in his 60s to quit smoking and start running, and he's still touring today in his 90s. One trick I learned that helps a lot: Roll up a section of bath towel and do a forced blow into it until your lungs are empty, then blow some more. Once you start coughing, pause, take a few deep breaths, and repeat. This seems to help open the airways up without a need for inhalers.
I really would like and need to quit smoking, it is by far the hardest thing to do, I have tried Chantix and I have to say it was working, but I could not get past the horrible headaches and vision problems I was having, there were times I could not function, my vision was like looking through water that was constantly moving and I could focus, if anyone has quit that has smoked for 30 years please let me know how you did it.
@@dablock5924 thank you for that, i do believe and i will ask, i can't believe it has been 1 year already since i posted this, but since then i have cut down by half what i used to smoke. time to complete the mission.
@@jeepguylv80 I quit cold turkey 2 weeks ago after 33 years. Been hard for sure, but the last few days have been easier. I've been abstaining 100% from alcohol for the short term as that's one of my biggest triggers. (I'll cautiously figure out how to drink without smoking at a later date. lol) Been trying non-smoking substitutes when I have a strong craving. One that's working pretty well is a snack of pistachios and a beverage. Trying to keep it healthy, so usually a Perrier, as the fancy bottle and the fizz make it feel like a treat. Sometimes, though, I go with coffee, tea, or (don't laugh) Monster Rehab Peach Energy Tea. Pistachios are hands-on with the shells, and that seems to help. Sometimes I do some sets of hand barbells. Good luck. The first week I was actually pretending to smoke un-lit cigs as I had some left in the last pack I hope I ever buy. lol Anyway, I told myself if I can make it two weeks, I can make it a month, and then I'd be a non-smoker. I hope so!
I can't breath when it's hot I get hot quickly I was diagnose a year ago with both but I've noticed problems accuring after I caught covid in 2020 I've had pneumonia Dr's never told me there was a problem until now I can walk 25 ft only iam out of breath I have problems
Has Dr Berry ever discussed Von Willeberand Disease? As with most conditions, I would think the PHD. would help, but im looking for more information. Thanks.
Earthing helps. AND wear breathing protection if you are sawing wood or in any way working around saw dust!
Thankyou your advice has helped 😊
What about the use of serrapeptase? Also grass fed beef lung capsules?
Vit C too !
I have had asthma and chronic bronchitis since a child. It gradually got less severe over the years. Haven't taken meds since a teenager. In my old age it seems to be getting worse. When I am active and eating well it all but disappears.
Hey i am 19 and diagnosed with this
I smoked weed from the age of 14 to age 31, and smoked for 8 years too. I was diagnosed with COPD in 2016 and had the Lung Compacity of a 100 year old man. The day I found out I quit smoking, and stopped smoking weed. 1 month ago I had Pulmonary Function Test. The doctor said I don't have COPD, and that stopping was the best thing I could have done. Why and how was I cured? Did they repair themselves. I no longer need Spiriva, or Symbicort medications for my lungs nor an inhaler.
really wish there was more COPD education for the many of us who don't smoke and never did. I'm active too
Earthing! Helps asthma and COPD along with a long list of things.
It makes one wonder if city dwellers should be wearing masks to avoid pollution.
@Nomo My point is 75% of advice is to stop smoking, lose weight, be more active...none of which is a problem I have.
E-cigarettes are just as bad as tobacco, they have a highly addictive ingredient to keep you hooked. You want to stop smoking, gum, patches or anything else with nicotine isn’t going to do it. Find a way, beg borrow or sell things or whatever. But Chantix will do it, talk to your insurance. Take it for two weeks with the intent of quitting, then stop buying cigarettes. I smoked for 46 yrs, one day I decided I was going to quit. After two weeks I smoked the last one at night and woke up the next morning. I never had anxiety, anxiousness panic or anything. It’s been 3 yrs, 7 months 14 days 12hrs and 8 minutes. There’s an app called
Quit it, download it and use it.
Thank you for this video now I know more and what I can do for my father who has severe copd , it’s been a touch two months but he finally at 3 liters he will be release soon❤
I’ve watched many videos, this is the most informative. Thank you
Thank you! Happy I found your page! 😊
I am 71. I had been a heavy smoker for many years. I quit in 2009. My pulmonologist has prescribed so many inhalers, all types, supplemental oxygen, & nebulizer treatments, and none of them help at all, and it’s getting worse. I was hiking a lot up until 3 years ago, when it just became too hard & scary. Any walking in my 720 sq ft condo, 2 story wipes me out too. I get exhausted & can’t breathe just from taking a shower. I also was diagnosed with lung cancer almost 6 yrs ago, but am in remission now. My scans always showed severe emphysema. I know everyone says exercise, but I’m really confused. My doctor suggested I sell my condo because of the stairs, but I can’t even walk to the kitchen from the livingroom without feeling like I’m going to die. Why did he tell me to sell my condo? As if I could.
Just sent to my dad. Thanks Dr. Berry!
What can i do i have neuorapathy and walking is painful what kind of exercise would be better for us ?
I have COPD do not smoke, eat fresh foods, keep my weight down, don't walk/exercise because I don't have enough air. I am currently on 10lit. Of oxygen and oxygen stats on 10 liters is between 87-92 sitting....if I walk it drops to the 70's. They say I have 6 months to live...what do you think?
Went to vaping saved my life was about to be put on oxygen. Went to vaping. Started level 6 nicotine cut back to 3 nic now on zero. And even now vape less and less. Now it’s a mater of finding things to keep my hands busy. Hope to be done by the end of the year
Love your attitude Doctor. Subscribed!
I passed your diet guide onto a friend who is very ill with this. I hope she does it. X
I've heard that the e ciggs vaping can give a person "Pop corn lung" Also, learn to do the pause type breathing as that helps copd. Saw a video on yt about a person at 60 had the lungs of 85 yrs old, 2 yrs of doing this pause breathing method had test again his lungs were that of a 45 yrs old.... all works togetgher, good diet some exercise and pause breathing
Post the video
Great video, Dr. Berry! I subbed! Thanks! I quit cigs almost 2 years ago and weed three days ago as I had to go to the E.R. and was diagnosed w/ Emphysema and a 6mm node on my lung. this is great info and exactly what I need atm! is there a reliable resource you can recommend for a healthy diet plan specifically for the aid in Pulmonary recovery/rehab? I am told I will need rehab so am trying to be as proactive as possible. Thanks again for the great info, will keep an eye out for future content and share~!
Wow, thank you Dr Berry for your advice!
Thank you for this info. I needed it so bad.
I have had the pulmonary test. But I have never been told about it or told about vitamin D . I have a nod they say it has to be removed. I don't know how I will be after this operation. They are going is take a slice out of me so I don't even know how long it will take me to recover. Will I get strong again or are things going down Hill from here. I stopped smokin along time ago. Can I get strong again?
THX DOC - I needed to hear this !!!
I just had a severe exacerbation of my COPD when a friend came in my house wearing a lot of horrible smelling cologne. I ended up in ER with a sat of 84%, panic attack and chest pain. I have found now that just about any odors like that make me instantly sick which then leads to trouble breathing... I don't know what to do about that and it's hard to tell people to NOT wear cologne and hair sprays, etc around me.... Any ideas for me there? Thanks.
I've been in the same spot as you.. My wife just doesn't get it.. I've been trying to get her to understand that anything with a perfume or a chemical odor sets me off. Laundry soap, dish soap, deodorant , foot powder , shampoo, conditioner. Incense.. And as messed up as it sounds ; perfumed toilet paper ... You're going to have to put your own safety first, if people can't understand, or just won't stop wearing it around you.. Then they are not worried about you or your well being.. Put yourself ( First), no one else is going to.👍
The first time you think about yourself that healthy people do not know about these cruel diseases and they only care about the fun and your Raul and I have bpoc pulmonary emphysema and pleural fibrosis plus spondylitis anch
A firm sign on the front door stating these regulations is all you need. Those who love you will abide.
Thank you Soo much, great information.
My doc took me off FOSTair and now am on inhaler, and he said I was no longer an out patient. So there's me thinking my COPD is manageable but I really need these videos - I've been walking a lot but the cold weather has proved a challenge it's only 3°C but it still feels kinda cold and it's windy and humid. I am praying for warmer weather it's, March 1 tomorrow.
Dr Berry can the keto diet help patients with cystic fibrosis??
Thank you for this video ❤️ I wish you were my doctor.
My lung function improved after taking a supplement.containing functional mushrooms for the last 4 months.I was quite surprised so I researched functional mushrooms and found that Cordyceps can actually repair lung tissue and boost your energy amongst other benefits. Reishi is another mushroom that helps breathing. I'm 71. Because I had increased energy I exercised more. My stress levels went down too. I can recommend taking functional mushrooms as a way of improving your health in many ways.
New sub. Thanks so much. Any tips for stopping smoking and the junk food cravings?
R A Yes! The Keto diet lifestyle!
R A Find Dr Eric Berg.... 😀
For the junk food cravings - whenever you get them look at photos of obese Americans. For the smoking just Google "VATS".
My niece was just diagnosed with Alpha 1 Anti-Trypsin. What can she do? A very scary diagnosis. She’s only 46 years old.