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What COPD Symptoms Keep You Up At Night?

By A MyCOPDTeam Member 84 answers

Okay, How Many Minutes Does Your Nebulizer Run When Using A Standard 3ml Plastic Vial Of Whatever Liquid Is Prescribed For You?

By A MyCOPDTeam Member 31 answers

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

Measuring Steps

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Does Showering Pose A Difficulty For You?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ottawa, ON
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I use a stool to sit down and shower I also have a hand held shower head The best thing my husband got me a cushion to sit on It's the Type S go cushion 39.99 on web site and 29.99 on eBay It is… read more

November 14, 2023

Nebulizer Question Please

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lincoln, CA

So my Dr has me doing sodium chloride with the abuteral. It took forever. Can you just do the Albuterol solo? Or does Dr know best? I almost need another room for all this stuff lol😢

A MyCOPDTeam Member

You only need 2.5mg of sodium chloride but yes you need to dilute the albuterol.

November 11, 2023

Has Anyone Had A Lung Transplant Or Is Planning On In The Near Future.

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hollywood, FL
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Look into Zephyr Valve procedure, if you haven't already... I tried but I had 'leaks' in my lungs that disqualified me... darn it!

November 9, 2023

Has Anyone Experienced Lightheadedness Or Disorientation As A Result Of COPD.

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Jamaica, NY
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Lightheadedness or disorientation isn't generally a symptom of COPD. However, it could be the result of 02 deprivation, increasing CO2 levels or something else. It's definitly something to discuss… read more

November 8, 2023

Are There Any Good Sites For Recipes For People With Severe COPD ?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Boca Raton, FL
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thanks Jean, I will check the web for them. Hope your having a great day.

November 8, 2023

High Red Blood Cell Count And Venesection

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Tamworth, NH
A MyCOPDTeam Member

IF you are referring to high HCT levels, you may not get a straight answer from the Docs on this one. I have been monitoring my own scores from the regular blood draws as being high since my… read more

November 8, 2023

Meal Delivery

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Northern Calif

Whats your healthy meal delivery service that helps with copd? Thank you.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thank you.

November 6, 2023

Would You Be Intubated Again, Given The Choice?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Collierville, TN

I'm trying to decide what I want in my Advance Directives and whether or not I want to mention the intubation procedure. I know several people have had it and say that it's saved their lives. So I'm wondering if you would do it again. Thanks in advance

A MyCOPDTeam Member

I agree I don’t want to live that way or leave it up to my children to make the decision.

October 29

Has Anyone Else Used The MyAirvo 2 Machine Yet?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Huntington Beach, CA

Machine delivers warm and humidifier air under pressure via cannula.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

@A MyCOPDTeam Member how would a person know it it might help them? You are of course about exercise being the main thing that will help me but I really need to know what are other options that might… read more

November 7, 2023 (edited)

Nebulizer Mouth Only

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lincoln, CA

Mouth and nose kind or just mouth

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Mouth only, @A MyCOPDTeam Member. It should operate just like any other inhaler, except that it goes on for a longer period of time - generally 15 minutes or so, based on the speed of delivery… read more

November 5, 2023
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