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Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With COPD?

By A MyCOPDTeam Member 69 answers

What’s Your Trick For Enjoying Holiday Treats And Staying On Track? 🎃

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What COPD Symptoms Keep You Up At Night?

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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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Is It Normal To Have A Hiatal Hernia With Copd? Where Do They Come From...straining Or Heavy Lifting?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chicago, IL
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Me too. I’ve heard they can be genetic. My dad had surgery on his.

March 6

Does Using Lactose Free Dairy Products Help With Decreasing Mucus Buildup In The Lungs?

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Cadott, WI
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I drink a lot of milk for the protein it has. I don’t find it increases the mucus but I have been taking extract of Mullein and I couldn’t believe the difference it makes. My lungs are fluid rather… read more

March 6

I Have Had COPD For Several Years, Coping Quite Well But Have Just Been Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer And Am Unsure About My Options

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Basildon, UK

I would like the surgical route but I have been told that I would require a High Dependency Bed because of the pressure that would be placed on my lungs from the procedure.
Has anyone had any similar experience or any knowledge that may ease my concerns ?

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thanks I will look into that but it is not something that has been mentioned so it may not be offered in the UK

March 12

Noramorph Does It Help With Copd

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Middlesbrough, UK
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Morphine is often prescribed at late stages of COPD. It relieves the anxiety of being sob. It does help, according to friends who have used it.

March 4

Has Anyone Else Ever Had To Be Put On Life Support Due To Copd.

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Lakewood, WA

Last year I kept getting sick and every time I go to emergency room they put me under for days. They said I would fight them. I wouldn't remember any of it

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Barbara, awww tht is awful! Do you have a family member tht can be with you when you go to the hospital and they can ask questions etc? It doesn’t sound right! Do you see a Pomologist (lung Dr) ? Are… read more

March 6

Does Anyone Know What Is Going On With Dupixent And What Symptoms It Might Treat?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Manteca, CA
A MyCOPDTeam Member

So @A MyCOPDTeam Member and Jimmy it says it could be used to treat uncontrolled COPD and type 2 inflammation.

March 6

How To Keep Oxygen Tubing Getting Caught In Doorways

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Canon City, CO
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I usually gather mine up as I move through my apartment, which works for me since I live alone and have no animals. Some people put up cup hooks and keep the hose off the floor that way, so that… read more

March 3

Setting Up Oxygen At Home Is It Hard. How Often Are They Filled.

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Collingwood, ON
A MyCOPDTeam Member

You are so knowledgeable Jean you are my go to for info

March 4

Dose Anyone With Copd And Oxygen,live In An Assisted Living Retirement Place?

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Randolph, NJ
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I live in a continuous care retirement community. I live in independent living, but there's assisted living, long term care and skilled care available, as well as memory care. I use 02, and have for… read more

March 2

Has Anyone Tried A Holistic Diet? And If So Did It Work? Were You Able To Come Off Oxygen?

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Houston, TX
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Hi I'm Tommy copd for 22years stage 3 but doing Good.
Been eating holistically now for a few years.
Try this! You can start eating in the woods anytime 😊

April 28
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