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Measuring Steps

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Which COPD Symptom Surprised You The Most?

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Very Helpful Info. Question: When You Inhale The Medication, Would It Help To Hold It In For A Second Or 2 Before Exhaling?

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What Lessons From Your COPD Experience Are You Applying In 2024?

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If I Have A Chest Infection I Take A 1wk Course Of Steroids. How Often Would This Have To Happen Before It Had An Impact On Muscle Wastage?

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Ipswich, UK
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thank you for that RollandO. You've answered my query very clearly.

July 22

Has Anyone Seen Anything About Biden Passing A Bill To Cut Prices On Puffers To $35.00?

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Pana, IL
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thank You

July 20

Any Solutions For Panic Attacks? 24/7 On Oxygen Edward

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Malta, MT
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Sometimes it helps to read a Q or A and realize I'm NOT alone. Thx

July 26

Hi Everyone Have Not Been On For A Long Time Hope Everyone Is Good

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Plymouth, UK
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Hi there can anone help ive copd whats the difference empehzima i now have x

August 4

Has Anyone Of You Tried Mullein Leaf (avaiable In Pills, Etc.) It Is Worth A Try. Less Breathlesness, Brings Up Phlegm And Relieves Cough.

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Port Coquitlam
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Yes. I like the tea but also have used the tincture also.
It helps lesson the phlegm and clear it out. I would say worth a try. Most people it seems to help. Breathe Ez........

July 18

What Is Worse Hot Or Cold Days

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NB Canada
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I have trouble with the cold. Makes me tense up till my muscles ache.

July 26

Who Has Unbearable Pain In Posterior And Lower Anterior Ribs, Worsened By Activity,and What Do You Think Is The Cause?

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Georgiana, AL

Can it be inflammation even with daily Prednisone? Rib flair? How can this be diagnosed? Not only do my intercostals hurt, but it is painful to touch the bones also. Anyone else? All I use is heat and ice.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

I have this..Costeochrondritis. Ice works best for me 2-3 x day. If you can take anti-inflammatory like Advil, that’s very helpful. I can only take Tylenol. CBD cream helps some. Or any other the… read more

July 16 (edited)

Is Morphine In Small Quantities Helpful In COPD/Pulmonary Fibrosis SOP Attacks?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Philippines

My 2021 MRI showed bronchiectasis. I was a social smoker during my early student years but stopped entirely since 1975, when I was 25 years old and had my first child. After a COVID long haul bout, the Bronchiectasis diagnosis was confirmed by a second MRI in 2023. I am on oxygen therapy since September 2023. A battery of standard tests suggested that this was the best option for me. In all, I consulted 3 pulmonary doctors this past year. The 2nd one told me that I do not have COPD but Pulmonary… read more

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thank you for this answer @A MyCOPDTeam Member

July 30

Wheres The Article On Coughing?

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Amarillo, TX
A MyCOPDTeam Member

@A MyCOPDTeam Member why vodka? If you just want the vapors I would think something like peppermint schnapps or something like that would give off a better vapor--more helpful. I hope something… read more

August 4

Anyone Still Around 6/24? Heat & Humidity Is Brutal/trying To Stay In AC As Much As Possible/just Can’t Do Anything/had This COPD March 2011

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Centerville, MA
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Hello Geraldine, I understand you, a luck you have A/C! I do not and with the heat, I can do absolutely nothing, lay in bed, refresh with ice cube, van, water... for days, and when it does last too… read more

July 10
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