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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?

By A MyCOPDTeam Member 16 answers

Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With COPD?

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Measuring Steps

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

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Has Anyone Been Using The New Drug Ohtuvayre That Has Recently Been Approved For COPD That They Say Is A Game-changer?

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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thank you so much for your feedback - wouldn’t it be wonderful if it really worked as they say it does?

November 11

WHAT,S An Average Oxygen Level

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Sacramento, CA
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I think it is all relative as far as healthy numbers. For me, I usually get between 88-94, but it goes up to 96 when I am over oxygenated and down to low 80's sometimes. My doctor said 90 and above… read more

November 12

What Has Been Your Experience Wth The Zephyr Valve As I Am Conteplating This Procedure?

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Boynton Beach, FL

I’m 85 Years Old, In Hospital In July 2019 With Pneumonia After Which COPD. I’m Unable To Exercise Without Running Out Of Breath. What Can

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Bahamas

Is the best medication to use prior to exercise?

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Every movement you make can be an exercise. Even in the hospital bed you can do things. Lift a leg up and hold it for 4 seconds and slowly put down. Switch legs and repeat. Same with arms. You can… read more

November 10

Yes I Have Been Very Sick With My Copd Anyone Got Any Recovery Options

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London, AR

Is Smelling Weird Nonexistent Smells Side Effects From Covid Or Could It Be Because I'm On O2 , 24/7

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Barrie, ON
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I'm not sure about the Covid, but have not heard that from any of the new variances. [there are in home test you can check easily.] The O2 should not make a difference unless you have the concentrator… read more

November 5

I Am Sleeping Very Badly. My Lung Doctor Prescribed Quetiapine. Any Experience Or Opinion Out There????

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Elliot lake, ON
A MyCOPDTeam Member

@A MyCOPDTeam Member The brand name for quetiapine is Seroquel and is very effective for a lot of people. You could start with the lowest dose and see if it helps or has any side effects.

November 2

Does Anyone On This Site Still Smoke? I Also Have COPD

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Post Falls, ID

I know it's bad for me but it's hard to quiet

A MyCOPDTeam Member

I fell off the non-smoking wagon in July (depression/stress) after abstaining since 2019. My pulmonologist put me on Chantix, and I stopped again on 8/11. Haven't had one since. Best of luck to you!

October 30

Has Anyone Heard From @Shuffler! I've Always Enjoyed His Morning Videos And I Really Miss Him. Prayers He's Okay 🙏

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Pampa, TX
A MyCOPDTeam Member

@Shuffler I didn't know you were moving. I meant no rush on your part. I just missed you take your time and get moved safely. If I was rude in my question that was not what I meant. Prayers you get… read more

October 29

Is There Ant Treatment Of Stage E COPD In Homeopathy.

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New Delhi, India, Asia Continent
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