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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.

By A MyCOPDTeam Member 54 answers

What Works Best For You For Getting Mucus Up Out Of Your Lungs?

By A MyCOPDTeam Member 28 answers

Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For COPD?

By A MyCOPDTeam Member 82 answers

Which COPD Symptom Surprised You The Most?

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Is It Illegal To Cut Off Power If Someone On Oxygen 24/7?

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Tønder, DK
A MyCOPDTeam Member

It probably depends on your state and maybe where you live within the state. I'd simply ask google, "Is it okay for the power company to turn off the electricity if someone uses an electric… read more

February 27

Is Anyone Being Treated For Pulmonary Artery Hypertension?

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Calgary AB Canada

I have emphysema i'm on oxygen 24/7 at rest it is 4 L any movement at all and I need five or six otherwise my oxygen level can go into the low 70s

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Tricia,
Good luck with your treatment.

March 8

Anybody Read Goodbye To Clocks Ticking By Joseph Menninger?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Little Rock, AR

I’m halfway through it and it is unbelievably relevant to anyone with pulmonary troubles… my wife read it and recommended it to me… your local library may have it.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

I hadn't heard of it but googled it as I do everything and I will try to get it.

Thanks for the recommendation 😀

February 28

IPF What Is It

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Woodlands hills
A MyCOPDTeam Member

IPF and IVF are two entirely different things @A MyCOPDTeam Member. lol I bet you know that though. The only good news I have is that it is finally warming up here in Wisconsin; at least this week… read more

March 1

Has Anyone Tried Bicarbonate Soda, In Honey & Lemon? Supposed To Help With Coughing/breathing Etc

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Kent United Kingdom
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thank you

February 26

If Someone Has Had Valves Put In Their Lungs Could You Please Share With Me How Much They Improved Your Breathing?

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Maui, HI
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Pennyholt if you do get the valves it doesn’t take long for them to put them in maybe 30 minutes tops. Then they put you in a room and you are taking care of and watched for up to 5 days as long as… read more

March 23

How Is The Need For Supplemental Oxygen Assessed And Measured?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Truro, NS

77 yrs old. Diagnosed 5 years ago. Most activity brings on SOB

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Great information Jean, I truly appreciate it.

February 26

Has Anyone Experienced Or Experiencing An Increase In Mucus As A Result Of All The Inhalers And Methods We Use To Breath Easier?

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Pittsburgh, PA

I'm A former smoker.copd and emphazima.diagnosed 6 years ago

A MyCOPDTeam Member

I don't think that the inhalers are what make increased mucus production. [They only help to relax your airways to allow you to breathe easier.] There are many things that can cause increase… read more

February 26

How Do Members Cope With Excess Mucus

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Liverpool, UK

I wake up each day coughing and as I get into bed at night

A MyCOPDTeam Member

There are a variety of tools to deal with mucus. Mucinex, huff cough, arobika or acapella devices, saline and albuterol nebulized, manual percussion, percussion vests, postural drainage and probably… read more

February 25

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