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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

Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For COPD?

By A MyCOPDTeam Member 82 answers

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

By A MyCOPDTeam Member 25 answers

How Does The Cold Affect Your COPD?

By A MyCOPDTeam Member 136 answers
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Who Uses Prednisone Constantly

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Dereham

I have emphysema

A MyCOPDTeam Member

I only use it when I have infections and flare ups, which seems to be a lot lately.

March 5

Pulmonologist Prescribed Me Steriod Inhaler 2 Year Ago...after Checking And Taking Pft...all Results Are Near To Normal.why He Prescribed It

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pakistan

Now i am ok..no cough no flegm no short of breath.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Pft result are normal.i have no cough and phlegm in my lungs...i think i have no inflammation in my lungs at all

January 8

How Long Can You Live With COPD?

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Glidden, WI

Hard to breathe all the time

A MyCOPDTeam Member

As people have said: exercise, good diet, weight control/loss/gain (whichever you need), good hydration, take your meds, stay active.

December 30, 2023

Several Times A Day. Out Of The Blue. I Gasp For Air Just Once . It's No Big Deal. Just Annoying. Does Anybody Else Have That.

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Iowa City, IA
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Might be you need oxygen.

December 31, 2023

I Believe What Caused My Exacerbation. My Pulmonologist Prescribed A Med That I'm Allergic To. So Many Names For A Med.

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chicago, IL

I think this med put me in the hospital and is causing sob now. I may have to go back in. A case of anaphylaxis but it sure is nasty but not deadly...so far. Please check your scripts to make sure they'll be what you need.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Hope you feel better. We have to be careful taking medication of any kind and always ask questions and do research.

December 30, 2023

What Would You Do? Have COPD And Live A Long Life Or Prefer A Sooner Death?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
NH

I've been living with this for many years there is a lot of suffering and pain. I've become dependent for just about everything. I don't want to leave my husband but living like this is not living

A MyCOPDTeam Member

@A MyCOPDTeam Member well that's great my wife is healty and takes care of me evan though I have cancer and she dont and that's a load

January 3

Is Feeling So Ill Every Time I Have A Cold And Weeks Of Shortness Of Breath After Caused By My COPD?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
York, UK
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Sorry it has taken me this long to respond back to you. I am learning the site slowly but surely. Frequent coughing or wheezing, excess mucus and shortness of breath are hallmark symptoms of chronic… read more

February 24

Why Don't The Pip Realise That My Chronic Bronchial Asthma Isn't Getting Better It Actually Getting Worse.

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Manchester, UK

Do Others Also Have Tender Skin? Specifically In The Chest, Back And Ribs Area. Sometimes A Hug From Someone Is Quite Painful

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Johannesburg, ZA
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Hi Bernadette I’m so sorry but I haven’t come across this one hopefully others may know, I hope you had a good Christmas.
Take care
Eric x

December 30, 2023

Does Anyone Suffer From Reflux Because Of COPD, Or Would You Have It Anyway?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Wilmington, DE

I don't have heartburn, but I've been given medication for GERD.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Myself the same. The burning sensation from Gerd and the pain in chest makes breathing h tough some days

December 31, 2023
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