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I Use 2 Inhalers For COPD And End Up With Thrush Does Anyone Else Have This Problem And What Do You Do For It

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Greeley, CO
A MyCOPDTeam Member

The instructions say to rinse you mouth out thoroughly and spit the water out. I usually brush my teeth....never had thrush in over 20 years.

January 7

Constipation

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Lincoln, CA

What do people do? Everything drys me out. The oxygen the nebulizer. My medications not sure what to do.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

robin9
Hi Robin—-where you prescribed 2L of oxygen or more.If you got a pulse oximetry,use it and see if your saturation is 97% or less. Too much oxygen is going to dry you up
Use the nebuliser as… read more

January 12

Can Anybody Tell Me If There Is Such A Thing As A Treadmill Where You Are Wired Up To A Heart Monitor And Some Sort Of Lung Monitor

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U K Devon
A MyCOPDTeam Member

That is what I @A MyCOPDTeam Member In a hospital or Physiotherapy unit so that they can better monitor your condition

January 7

Does Anybody Else Get The Impression That Doctors And Consultants Are Not Listening To What You Are Trying To Tell Them In Regards To COPD

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U K Devon
A MyCOPDTeam Member

My pulmonologist busy with tons of patients ,and doesn’t want to open up Pandora’s box. Although when I had a video call with her, she asked me if I had any questions. I almost fell out of my Chair… read more

January 7

Any Info On The Zephyr Valve? Has Anyone Had The Procedure And Did It Work?

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Chicago, IL
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Lots of information available at www.pulmonx.com. Many people have had the procedure and the results are quite good for most people.

January 6

Recently Ago Was Hospitalized Due To My Breathing, Ended Up To Be Pneumonia And Covid. Slow Recovery. I Wonder How Long It Will Take?

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Fargo, ND
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I just left hospital after treatment for the same reason, plus major anemia. Still very weak after being bedridden for so long. Too cold to be outside. -30 C. Any tips? Anyone?

January 12

Anybody Experiencing Significant Weight Loss?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Costa Rica
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Hi Friend,Roman and country folks.😀😀😀
Just like to say big thanks to all of you kind people for liking my stories
Always talk to your doctor before making any changes to your medication
I have being… read more

February 4

Best Diuretic To Use With Copd

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Williamsport, PA
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I was just wondering about an over the counter one. Not a prescription. Thanks!

January 6

Hi Everyone Is 20 Lots Of Antibiotics And Steroids In 22 Months Acceptable For Someone With COPD And Pulmonary Fibrosis

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West Yorkshire United kingdom
A MyCOPDTeam Member

@A MyCOPDTeam Member I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you but do agree you should have a reliable doctor. It's truly terrible that the "system" didn't disclose all you've gone through. You are… read more

January 7

Step Counting

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Lincoln, CA

Hi everyone,
How or what app do some use to count there steps?

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Every Android phone comes with the Google FIT app. You just need to turn it on before you get going.

January 8
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