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What Do People Think Of The New Breath Operated Salbutomel Inhalers That The NHS Is Prescribing Now? I'm Not Happy With Mine.

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Leicester, UK
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I use mine as an emergency inhaler. Using trelegy for maintenance and I use my nebulizer as needed.

March 9

Phlegm Every Morning Is From My COPD ? I Am 75 Reasonable Health

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Brisbane, AU
A MyCOPDTeam Member

use a humidifier! at night for sleep (keep it close) close bedroom door for best results

March 3

For Anyone Using A Pulse Dose Portable 02 Concentrator...

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Manteca, CA

Do you get about the same saturation using the pulse dose as the continuous flow, or do you have to turn the pulse dose higher?

A MyCOPDTeam Member

@A MyCOPDTeam Member No need to be sorry.....I just clicked on the link that she had there at the end of her post and it showed one for 110.00 I didn't really pay attention to where you can purchase… read more

March 26

Happy Friday ????Vest Chest Clearing System.If You Do What Do You Think Of It Andd How Often Do You Use It Thank

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Minneapolis, MN

I have a Hill Rhohm brand seems to help but little concerned I feel like it makes me feel some SOB and more
congestion next day.However had pneumonia in January. So am wondering if Im still healing from pnuemonia or is Vest supposed to do that for a few weeks til it clears out some lung gunk.Thanks everybody.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Yes you are so right on doc answer.Thank you Jean I feel like best way to get better is keep using it ..reviews I looked at...most folks takes 6
Months to a year for full effect.I think just maybe… read more

March 2

What Happens In UK When We Go To A Oxygen Assessment.

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Ukiah, CA
A MyCOPDTeam Member

When I went to be assessed for oxygen they done a 6 minute walk test then blood test but I didnt need oxygen im in THE UK

March 2

Great Day, I Wanted To Report That I Have Been On Roflumilast For 4 Months And It Was Not Difficult To Tolerate. Has Anyone Tried It?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Jamaica, NY
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I have been on it for several years - DALIRESP® (roflumilast) ..... When I started the generic was not available. It has been a really great medicine for me and my husband who is also taking it. I… read more

March 4

What Is A Trelegy Machine?

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

I have used one for 4 years. Gives Me relief at night. Sometimes it is very annoying, but it helps Me.

March 4

Does Anyone Use Daliresp And If So Your Results From It?

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

Daliresp is a pill that reduces mucus production. When it was first introduced, many people complained that the digestive issues they experienced made the medication not worth taking. A 250 mg dose… read more

February 28

Does Anyone On Here Use Any Natural Products To Help With Their Breathing? Seems I Read Of Some But Curious If Anyone Else Uses Any Of Them

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Nashville, TN
A MyCOPDTeam Member

4th and final…

To further answer bias, I researched godigit.com which took me to an East Indian company focused on providing insurance products in India and not medical research or services, and… read more

March 14

Does Anyone Have A Inogen Oxygen Unit. If You Do, How Do You Like It? Pros Cons???

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Van Etten, NY
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Well, I was going to be a smart aleck and that I have a friend who runs a bag tailoring company, Psychadelic Stitching, so I have someone to hire if I can find a unit, but…

Then you asked when the… read more

March 14
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