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

By A MyCOPDTeam Member • 28 answers

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Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With COPD?

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I've Just Saw A Product Advertised Called Lignosus Used In The Treatment Of COPD. Any Comments About It Would Be Appreciated

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Victoria, BC
February 8
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Thanks for your reply Jean, I'll check out their website. I saw the ad on Facebook

February 9

Can They Turn Power Off Even Though You're On Oxygen

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Bandy, VA
February 7
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Here in California page gives $100 if power out 48 hours.

February 7

Is There A Way To Measure The Volume Of Air In Liters With My Exhale?

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Aurora, IL
February 6
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

been there done that.

February 8

Is There A Time Of Day That Your Sat Rates Go Lower Than Desired? When I Am Having A Bad Air Day It's Usually Early Am To Pre Noon.

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February 6
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@A MyCOPDTeam Member that is really interesting ! There are some stretches of time where I get these Blips of unusual drops that incite instant wakefulness... really awakening with a startle .. Glad… read more

February 18

Power Outage

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Lincoln, CA

My power went out and I was running out of my back up batteries. Then after 2 days it came back on. Does anyone have suggestions on what to do?Because I was in a desperate panic about running out of back up power.

February 6
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

I am glad to hear she works there. It gives me peace knowing I have it.

March 3

Does Anyone Know Where To Obtain Straight Guaifenesin (AKA Tussin With No "DM," Etc.) Syrup?

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Virginia Beach, VA

Hi all... I used to regularly use tussin syrup with nothing but guaifenesin and it was helpful and soothing. I can no longer find it anywhere - not even online. Is it no longer manufactured by anyone?

February 5
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Thanks, everyone. I guess I'm just out of luck. I do take (generic) Mucinex caplets (1200 mg), but I always liked taking the syrup because it soothes my throat. AliceRose - I actually tried the… read more

February 6

I Use My Oxygen Trying Not To Depend On It. Sometimes I Can’t Breath With Out Oxygen. If It Is Cold Outside. I Tried To Stay Home Safe.

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Rockland County n.y
February 5
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Good idea that's what I do also, if I go outside when it's cold I can't seem to get airn my lungs, doctors appointment spring summer early fall. Ernie

February 6

Does Anyone Know How Fast Copd Progresses?

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Mantua, OH
February 5
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thanks Jean!! New hope.

February 6

What Can You Do To Raise Blood Pressure Safely Quickly Home Remedies Thank You

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Oklahoma City, AL

Low blood pressure

February 5
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At three in the morning, it would be a little hard to get a reply. My best suggestion in this case would be to relax. I usually think I'm relaxed, till I check my shoulders . I find they are very… read more

February 10

For The Last 4weeks I Have Problems Breathing I Am With My Oxygen Is Anyone Else Having Problems Breathing From The Cold Whether

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Rockland County n.y
February 4
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Cold, and wind are not our friends, often causing coughing uncontrollably. Many people wear a scarf over their nose and mouth to solve that problem.

February 4
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