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Any One Been Vaccinated With The RSV Vaccine Yet?

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I must confess I am a bit nervous about this one as I have heard that folks are getting sick after this shot .

A MyCOPDTeam Member

I received it about a month ago. It stung pretty bad when injected and my arm was more sore than with other vaccines. But no other side effects.

December 8, 2023

Warning Companies Exploiting People With Respiratory Problems

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Essex, UK
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Definitely agree. Sometimes people are so desperate they'll try anything. Increasing health literacy would help a lot.

November 17, 2023

Has Anybody A Problem With Thick Mucus That Blocks The Throat I Have This Problem And Won't Go Away

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Plymouth.uk
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I also use a Acapella Choice vibratory PET Therapy along with the other recommendations…

February 29

I Spend A Lot Of Time On VR Games. Anyone Else Play?

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Britain
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Would to have loved to meet up in VR with other COPD members. You never know, perhaps that’s the way for the future.

November 27, 2023

Anyone From Salt Lake Area?

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Coquille, OR
A MyCOPDTeam Member

No. Canada.😊

November 16, 2023

How Do You Handle Asperations When You Feel Like You Cant Breath With Out Going Into Total Panic

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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Yes, Jean is right. I have my own ritual to get through it. I do the pursed lipped breathing two times, as I lean on a wall, counter, or back of a chair. Then I do one deep inhale and let it out to… read more

November 15, 2023

How Does Pulmonary Rehab Work? Does It Work To Condition The Patient, Or To Teach Techniques - Or Both?

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Cleveland, OH

I've been offered rehab at an inconvenient distance from home, three days a week - a big time commitment for both me and the friend who would have to drive me there and back. What do the proframs cover?

A MyCOPDTeam Member

A good PR program will offer both exercise techniques and education about COPD. Unfortunately, there's no standard curriculum and not all programs are created equal. And it needs to be a Pulmonary… read more

November 14, 2023

Inhaler Use For COPD

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Deltona, FL

I’m new here but have questions about inhalers. I have recently been diagnosed stage 4 COPD after going to Pulminologist because I’ve had a productive cough for a year ever since being exposed to severe mold which I am allergic to after my house was flooded after hurricane Ian
My pft says 35% and CT scan says hyperinflation and boullis so the Drs have put me on inhalers but I’m having difficulty with most inhalers that are causing me to be short of breath after use which I’m not usually short… read more

A MyCOPDTeam Member

I'm sorry you've had such disappointing results with the docs you've seen. Ordinarily, I'd suggest that you go to Mayo in Florida for a complete diagnostic workup, but you may have had such a… read more

November 14, 2023

Me

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Visejec

How bad is this??? I still don’t know…

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Hi Bramble
No problem at all
I Hope you are well, Have a Good day
Take care
Eric x

November 15, 2023

At My Whits End

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Andrew AB Canada

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I'm at my whits end. It seems like Im getting worse not better. I've been loving with copd seems like forever. It was ok on just puffers. But no longer. Now it's a bebulizer twice a day. In between those It's hard breathing.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

It might be worth it to discuss your inhalers with your doc. You could conduct some experiments to determine which ones are working and assess how well they are working. Once you know which one is… read more

November 12, 2023
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