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

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Can You Take An Expectorant On Top Of Steroids & Antibiodotics When You Have An Excerberation?

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Charlevoix, MI
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I have done that several times, but you should check with your pulmonologist regarding any respiratory medication changes.

September 14

Has Anybody Been Through CardioPulminary Rehab? Did It Help With Your COPD In Everyday Life?

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Austin, TX
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Went through pulmonary rehab sure helped!

September 14

Copd And Covid, Any Suggestions Would Be Helpful.

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Hamilton, MT
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I've been through that a few times, and the best outcome was when I received Remdesivir (inpatient) by the second day of symptoms.

September 14

I Have Copd And Am On Oxygen. My Portable Concentrator Is Pulse And Does Not Give Me Enough Oxygen. Is There A Continuous Flow Poc?

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Massachusetts
A MyCOPDTeam Member

It seems liquid is the way to go for portable higher lpm rates...
https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-...

September 15

Can I Have Shortness Of Breath Without Coughing And Mucus?

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Wellston, OH
A MyCOPDTeam Member

@rRollandO thanks for the video!! big smiles šŸ˜

September 18

How Do You All Navigate Around With O2 24/7?

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Pittsburgh, PA
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I have a 25-foot hose for my concentrator at home and a portable unit when i need to go outside of my house.

September 18

Why Is My O2 Sat 96,97 And Iā€™m Short Of Breath. Iā€™m 75 Female With COPD Cad

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Tampa, FL
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I also am SOB with good SPO2 readings. Believe anxiety has a lot to do with it even though I'm not aware I'm anxious.

September 19

What Do You Use Or Take To Reduce Congestation?

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Taylors, SC
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I use prescription guifenisen which is basically Mucinex.

September 18

I Have Noticed I Am Wheezing Slightly What Should I Do?

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BARBADOS
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thank you which one do you use ?

September 15

The Weather Has Cooled In The UK .l Have Noticed I Am Wheezing Slightly What Should I Do ?

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BARBADOS
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Morning

September 15
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