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Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For COPD?

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Thanks To All For The Hugs. It's Much Appreciated.

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chicago, IL
A MyCOPDTeam Member

You have given me a lot of them too @A MyCOPDTeam Member and I also appreciate them! Nice of you to put this post up for all to see as I'm sure a lot of people have been the recipient of YOUR hugs… read more

August 18

I Do Tend To Get Depressed At Certain Times And Besides Praying Or Keeping Busy, I'm Wondering How You Deal With It.

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Port Hueneme, CA
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I started meditation. It seems to really help

September 3

Why Do Infections In Lung Happen

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
ontario canada
A MyCOPDTeam Member

@A MyCOPDTeam Member I have both bronchiectasis and other damage to my lungs creating COPD as well.

August 22

Machine

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Pottsboro, TX

Does anyone have the “Caire” portable machine? Know anything about it.? Any info is greatly appreciated. Thank you

A MyCOPDTeam Member

@A MyCOPDTeam Member I don't know this machine but here is the link for patients: https://www.caireinc.com/product/freestyle-comf...

August 18

I Was Getting A Lot Shorter Of Breath And Very Tired In A Very Short Time. My Heart Doctor Thought It Was My Heart And Said I Needed Bypass

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Bowling Green, KY

Three months after my bypass surgery I am not any better, if anything I am worse. Has anyone else had this experience?

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Yes. They mentioned congestive heart failure and have me on 4 cups(32 oz) of liquid each day. Still no improvement. I am going to my lung doctor in about 4 weeks and hope he has an answer. I am worse… read more

September 3

Is This Site Not Real Good User Friendly Or Is It Just Me, And It May Be…..if I’m Writing Someone And Go Off Script Can’t Get Back😬

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

Hi hope you're safe and wishing you well Hun 💞 xx

August 19

How Do You Bathe/shower When You Can't Breathe?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chicago, IL
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Gail, I'm so sorry you're having such a hard time. You mentioned a pulmonary nurse denied your need for oxygen. I'm wondering if she is connected to an oxygen supply company or from your doctor… read more

August 25

How Do You Stop Getting Bruises On Face And Neck From The Canula While You Are Sleeping

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lexington, SC
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I know what you mean. I have a 50’ tube attached so I can get from chair to kitchen or chair to bathroom. I typically hold the tube and roll it like you do a hose pipe as I walk. I can tell quickly… read more

September 17

I Had Emphycema Scince 2000,but My Spo2 Stayed The Same At 93% Howevever My Ability To Walk Distances Keeps Shortening All The Time.

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New Zealand Auckland
A MyCOPDTeam Member

93% would be your baseline it sounds like. Mine is 95% and I also desat when walking long periods of time. I find myself slowing down, and having to take breaks. Each time I see my Pulmonary dr. We do… read more

September 3

Why Did The Type On This Site Get So Much Smaller? Is It Just My Computer Or Did Everyone Get Shrunk Down?

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

@A MyCOPDTeam Member, you can come here and post what you’re feeling and find the support which may help you. Don’t be a stranger. Hugs.

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