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Okay, How Many Minutes Does Your Nebulizer Run When Using A Standard 3ml Plastic Vial Of Whatever Liquid Is Prescribed For You?

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Does Anyone Get B12 Shots, And What Are The Alternatives If Your Doctor Refuses To Give Them To You? Don't See What They Could Hurt.

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Did Extreme Intestinal Gas And Or Constipation Ever Contribute To Your SOB? Hugs Frank

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Eveleth, MN
A MyCOPDTeam Member

(Email address can only be seen by the question and answer creators) for the info hugs frank

3 days ago

Do You Believe MD's Should Be Allowed To Prescribe Psychotropic Drugs?What Are Your Feelings On This? Frank

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Eveleth, MN
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Drs have the strict obligation to stick to their vow (Hippocrate serment): "Primum non nocere-above all, do no harm"

4 days ago

Anyone Having Trouble With Their Cannula In The Freezing Temperatures? Gets Stiff & Unmanageable. I Have To Wear Headband To Keep On Ears.

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East Norriton, PA
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I just bought a packet of 5 different color headbands for "ear warmth", hoping they work and look somewhat stylish.

2 hours ago

Hello Hunie Xxxx

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Kent, WA

Impact Of T8 Compression Fracture On Emphysema/chronic Bronchitis.

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Ottawa, ON

Recent T8 fracture. Increased breathlessness, extreme fatigue, mid-back & stomach pain, greatly reduced walking.
Morphine sulfate to (minimally) reduce pain but resulting constipation.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

@A MyCOPDTeam Member I'm very sorry to hear you do suffer from T8 fracture. How did it happen: did you fall or did it appear suddenly with no cause, or is it due to osteoporosis increased by… read more

January 5 (edited)

Anyone Have A Compression Fracture At T8? How Did It Impact Your Emphysema And What Are You Doing To Manage Your Symptoms?

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Ottawa, ON
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thx Dominique. Patience is difficult without a long term view so your reply is helpful.

January 5

Is There A Way To Not Doze Off While Eating, On The Computer Or Other Activities?

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Benton City, WA

Its a serious problem for me. While eating I can drop my fork, food, etc. but at my computer, injury can - and did - happen. Some time ago I was at my computer, dozed off and my nose hit on a hard service. This "broke" the bone which separates the nostrils. Its now on an angle and periodically causes problems. When driving I focus on it strongly and am able to keep it from happening. Help, suggestions please!

A MyCOPDTeam Member

@A MyCOPDTeam Member, thanks for your suggestion. I don't snore and sleeping at night isn't a problem. I believe I've seen a new device that helps those who need it but the ones I'm familiar with -… read more

January 13

Why Wont Doctor Give Me Small Does Of Steroids Every Day

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Caldwell, ID
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Because you don't need it and you want it to work for you when you do need it
Like @A MyCOPDTeam Member said there are side effects to the medication. and a lot more than just those heart issues,… read more

January 5

Four Months Of Hell,no Sleep,lost 35 Lbs,on Nebulizer,quit Smoking And Drink. All Of A Sudden I Gained A Few Pounds And Close To Feeling Nor

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Boston, MA
A MyCOPDTeam Member

You will gain weight after quitting smoking. It's ok, it is normal. You need to start an exercise program so you don't keep gaining weight. Or you will have to buy some new cloths soon.

January 5

Why Do I Always Feel Like I Have Phlegm In My Throat Does COPD Cause That

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Canada, CO
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thanks

January 8
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