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I Like To Know The Ppl That Have Tried The Zephyr Valve. If You Have What Do You Think About It And Is It Helping You..thx

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Indpls, Indiana
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I had them put in in October 23. I thought I would notice an improvement shortly after. It has been about 6 months now and I am starting to notice a difference. One thing that helps is exercising and… read more

August 12

My Dr Wants To Put Me On O2 But I Feel Like I’m Not Ready And Breathing Fine. What Are The Pros And Cons.

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My 02 levels are 85 to 99 during the day but dip at night. I get my readings from my Apple Watch.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Being on oxygen, I am at 93/94 ,which I find to be the best for me. You need to have yourself at a level with your oxygen. Once you try it,you won't regret it. You'll feel better.

May 29

If. You. Stop. Smoking. How. Long. Does. It. Take. Tio. Bring. Up. Musus

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Truro nova scotiA csndan
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Takes a while I stopped 7 months ago still no couph

May 1

I Have Not Been Out Very Much, Was Going To Go Get Groceries, What Do I Do If I Get Out Of Breathe In The Store?

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Quebec, QC

Since covid started, I have hardly been out, usually just for medical reasons, I got covid January 2023 from my daughter, 3 weeks in the hospital, they were not sure I would make it the first few days, and since then, I am even more nervous to go out. But I want to go to the grocery store and get groceries, it's not the same as having them delivered, but am going through what the er at the hospital said is a flare up, but antibiotics and prednisone did nothing, it feel to me the bottom of my… read more

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Hi RollandO, I have no car and cannot get to the hospital for the rehab, I was doing it at home, nurse calling once a week, my daughter will be coming with me, I would not go alone, not going to… read more

April 30

When You Take Your Inhaler, Do You Have To Remain Upright For A Certain Amount Of Time, Or Can I Lay Down To Rest?

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Toronto, CA
A MyCOPDTeam Member

As you well know, every Body is different. That said, I use a nebulizer (breathing treatment) in the late morning and sometimes afternoon. This allows me to take my maintenance inhaler much later in… read more

May 1

Does Anyone Use Low Dose Methadone To Help Breathing

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Norman Park, GA
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I have read it decreases the effort to breath and thought I would put it out for answers
You may Google it
Thank you

April 28

I Just Found Out That I Have The Alfa 1 Deficiency. What's The Difference Between Having COPD And Having The Deficiency?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Harleysville, PA
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thank you

May 14

Has Anyone Tried Any Of The Advertised Products Said To Ease COPD

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lewisham

Emphersemia

A MyCOPDTeam Member

And now it seems we've, including me, forgotten the question!!! Curses!! Has anyone tried over the counter products for copd. Let's try to not get going on top of what the original question… read more

May 1

How Doctors Know What Stage COPD A Patient Is In?

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Williamsport, PA
A MyCOPDTeam Member

They use the "gold standards" to classify the stages from your PFT. My pulmonologist dose not like the old 1234 stages. He uses the new abc method that takes more of each persons experiences with O2… read more

April 28

Is Prednisolone Effected In Treating Continuous Fare Ups/exacerbations? What Are Your Experiences Of This Steroid. Thanks

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Bath, Somerset,UK
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Good idea ScheryIL, I think Mullein is miraculous, I take the tea and a tincture of Mullein and Dendobrium it's so effective in expelling the build up of mucous. I tried Black Seed Oil but it didn't… read more

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