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So What If You Are Having A Flare Up?

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Lakewood, WA

What steps do you take for flare up?

A MyCOPDTeam Member

My doctor has given me an action plan so I always have antibiotics and prednisone at home to take right away at the first signs of a flare up that way I don't have to wait any extra time for a dr's… read more

November 3, 2023

How Do You Know If Your Having A Flairup

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Lakewood, WA
A MyCOPDTeam Member

A flare can include any and all of the following: increased cough, mucus production, change in color of mucus, headache, runny nose, sneezing, temperature, fatigue, chilling, and probably a bunch of… read more

November 3, 2023

Any Progress On Stem Cell Research For COPD?

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Ft Myers
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Go to clinicaltrials.gov for a complete listing. Many of the studies are in regard to safety, but there are a few studies that are focussing on other areas. This is a very slow-growing area of study… read more

November 2, 2023

How Does A Laryngectomee Such As Myself Utilize Your Method?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Fond Du Lac, WI

I watched your video and the straws don't seem to work as there is still to much air around the straws when I breathe in. Any suggestions for us "lary's"? I have a plastic tube in my throat with a button to cover the hole.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Well, maybe you can start to enlarge your world with his participation, and that will help you both.

Your profile says he’s only 14, so it’s not like he can get a job and be self-supporting. Maybe… read more

January 5

Have Any Of You Found Long-time Use Of Inhalers Such As Anoro Ellipta Or Trelegy To Cause Hoarseness?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Midland, TX
A MyCOPDTeam Member

No

November 4, 2023

I Have Terrible Trouble With Sputum And Need Help On Getting It Off My Chest. Can Anyone Recommend A Good Cure For This Please?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Bracknell, UK

I just cannot get rid of sputum off my chest now matter how hard I try coughing it up it doesn’t move.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

I have been given Flumocil or Erdomed which are supposed to dilute phlegm and make it easier to cough out. Ask your Dr. or pharmacist.

June 2

Can The Electric Company Shut Off My Electric While In On Oxygen

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Tulare, CA
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Maybe.
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/califo...
Give them a call soon.

October 31, 2023

How Has A Health Tracker Influenced Your Wellness? Any Favorites?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyCOPDTeam Member

It sounds like a health tracker can only help @!

January 15

What Is The Best Method Of Physiotherapy To Get Rid Of Phlegm?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Malta, MT
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thanks to All

October 31, 2023

Oxygen Tubing Kinking

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Boise, ID
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I use a swivel connection which helps. I wind up my hose when I am finished with it. [Night time/ doing something strenuous O2] I have heard some people put it in the dryer for 10 min and stretch it… read more

October 31, 2023
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