Reduced COPD Symptoms
While users on Reddit do not directly discuss experiences of reduced COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) symptoms while on GLP-1 medications, they report improvements in conditions and symptoms that are often related to or can exacerbate COPD. These include the resolution of sleep apnea, cessation of snoring, and significant reductions in systemic inflammation, which is a key pathological feature of COPD.
Experiences with Improved Respiratory-Related Symptoms and Reduced Inflammation:
Reduced Inflammation Markers: Many users across different conditions report noticeable decreases in inflammation markers and symptoms.
One user with Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) mentioned, "Even before I lost any weight on one I noticed I was in less pain and my inflammation markers on my blood tests were the lowest they’d ever been. "[4]
Another with PsA started Ozempic for diabetes and "got normal inflammatory levels for the first time ever. Pain level is also much better. "[5]
A user on Zepbound reported, "My CRP went from 13. 6 to 9. 1 in 4 months. It’s the lowest it’s been ever. "[6]
Someone whose healthcare provider has lupus shared, "Her lupus markers are the lowest they ever been" while on Mounjaro. [7]
A user with lupus stated, "Semaglutide has helped my inflammation significantly. "[8] Another with lupus said, "Mounjoro has helped me soo much w flares and inflammation"[9], and one more reported, "I’m type 2 and on tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound). It cut my inflammation within 48 hours of taking my first dose. "[10]
A user on Wegovy noted, "It helped my inflammation within the first week. "[11]
Regarding inflammatory markers, one user on Zepbound for lupus shared, "my most recent sed rate after starting it was the lowest I have had in years. "[12]
A user with dysautonomia experienced a "Visible reduction in inflammation... Reduction in inflammation head to toe. "[13]
In the context of ankylosing spondylitis, a user on a low dose of Ozempic said, "It’s cleaned up remnant inflammation from my Humira pretty nicely. "[14] Another on Zepbound for about a year stated, "Even before the scale started to move I noticed huge changes in my overall inflammation! "[15]
A user taking low-dose Semaglutide for PCOS and ankylosing spondylitis reported it "dramatically reduced the inflammation in my hips and hand joints. "[16]
Another user with ankylosing spondylitis who switched to Ozempic shared, "Suddenly, my labs are amazing... I think Ozempic is actually helping with the inflammatory markers. "[17]
Remedies and Preventions Recommended:
Users attribute the improvements in sleep apnea, snoring, and reduced inflammation primarily to the GLP-1 medications themselves. The specific GLP-1 medications mentioned in the context of these benefits include:
Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy): Associated with cessation of snoring [2], reduction in inflammation markers [5, 8, 11, 14, 16, 17], and overall inflammation reduction.
Weight loss, a common effect of GLP-1 medications, is also a significant contributing factor to the resolution of sleep apnea and snoring. Users do not recommend specific additional remedies or preventions for these particular positive respiratory or anti-inflammatory effects beyond the use of the GLP-1 medication and the lifestyle changes (like weight loss and dietary improvements) that these medications often facilitate. Some users emphasize starting with low doses or finding a medication type (e. g. , Tirzepatide over Semaglutide, or vice-versa) that minimizes side effects to allow for continued use and benefit from the anti-inflammatory properties.
Experiences with Improved Respiratory-Related Symptoms and Reduced Inflammation:
- Sleep Apnea and Snoring: Some users report cessation of sleep apnea and snoring.
Remedies and Preventions Recommended:
Users attribute the improvements in sleep apnea, snoring, and reduced inflammation primarily to the GLP-1 medications themselves. The specific GLP-1 medications mentioned in the context of these benefits include:
Weight loss, a common effect of GLP-1 medications, is also a significant contributing factor to the resolution of sleep apnea and snoring. Users do not recommend specific additional remedies or preventions for these particular positive respiratory or anti-inflammatory effects beyond the use of the GLP-1 medication and the lifestyle changes (like weight loss and dietary improvements) that these medications often facilitate. Some users emphasize starting with low doses or finding a medication type (e. g. , Tirzepatide over Semaglutide, or vice-versa) that minimizes side effects to allow for continued use and benefit from the anti-inflammatory properties.