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Lips stay dry and chapped, what best?
I have been using beets bees lip balm (peppermint), but I continuously put it on. What is everyone using and find that helps ? Thanks G-Ann
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Safe to take the train to 8,000 ft from sea level when have COPD on 2L/min continuous flow oxygen?
My brother and I are trying to figure out a safe way to move our Mom from Massachusetts to San Diego so that she can live near my brother and his family. She very much wants to live near by her son, daughter-in-law, and grandkids. She is in her early 70s …
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Bad taste in mouth and numb tongue
Sorry for all of the questions folks, but I was curious if any of you experience a tingling/numb sensation on your tongue or in the mouth, as well as a sort of “dryness” to the inside of the mouth? I don’t know if it’s from mucus or something else. It’s …
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Can COPD be cured/reversed?
Does COPD have a cure? Can it be reversed? Can I do everything I used to do before my diagnosis (exercise/running/yoga)? I think ever since my diagnosis I’ve become very scared to do physical activities thinking I will get out of breath.
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How is this drug?
All - I had an updated PFT after 5 years. The numbers are worse, to a degree which surprised the pulmonary doctor. The pulmonary doctor wants to try a new drug. I am now on nothing (see history below). After walking up 2 flights of stairs, I am a bit …
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COPD and inhaler
Hello, just joined. I wondered if somebody could help me with a query. I was told I probably have COPD awhile ago and I’m awaiting a test to find out for certain, but in the meantime, my Dr has given me a daily use inhaler. He mentioned at the time that …
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Mucus-I have so much mucus and it seems to be getting worse
I have so much mucus and it seems to be getting worse. I was diagnosed back in 2021 with COPD stage 2. Then in 2022 the mucus started and when I started to question why, they gave me a new test which was still same but I have asthma. My breathing seems …
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Why am I Soooo tired after errands...when I finally sit down I feel as though I'm taking my last bre
Why am I Soooo tired after I do errands ...I feel as though I over exerted myself and I'm taking my last breathe here on earth.....why do I feel this way .do I need oxygen or something... ??? HELP
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Is anyone else using Fisetin to reduce phlegm, and is it doing as great for you as it is for me?
WOW!!! I did not know Fisetin may help with phlem production. I have not seen any reference to that possible benefit previously. I began taking it as a part of my "stack" of daily supplements as it is claimed it helps clear "zombie" (dead or …
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Popcorn lung
I have not used ecigs at all in quite a few years, but wondering if past use for several years could have led to this. Idk, I was fine until flare up back in October and just not the same since. I am going to start treatment with Xolair for very high IgE …
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Is anybody using either azithormycin or roflumilast for phlegm control ?
Hi Richard, while i am not a clinician you can check with your doctor if cutting the cheaper 500mcg pills of Rofluminast in half with a pill cutter would work for you. I don't know if they are time released or not. Pill cutters cost about $6 online or …
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Alternate meds
I have severe COPD and currently use Breztri twice a day and abuteral as required. I get frustrated when I can’t do some of the simplest tasks. I see all these ads and was wondering if any has tried any of these products and did they see any improvement? …
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Trelegy - Is there any type of spacer to use with the Trelegy inhaler?
My pulmonologist recently changed my monthly prescriptions from Advair and Symbicort to Trelegy. Is there any type of spacer to use with the Trelegy inhaler? I feel like remnants of the powder remain toward the back of my mouth and on my tongue. Second …
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Check-in: How do you create a COPD-friendly home?
Home is where the heart is, but what about the lungs? COPD can change the way you relate to your environment, and your home is no exception. Is your home supporting your lung health? Here are a few simple ways you can make your home more COPD friendly. …
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treatment drugs
Is there anyone using dupixet as a treatment. On scale of 1-10 (10 is helping alot) how have you responded. How long have you had copd? Approx. age? I am 83
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Has anyone else experience a 4cm Bulla in right lung being caused by COPD/Emphysema?
I went to ER today for chest and back pain from my right lung. They said i have a 4cm Bulla in right lung being caused COPD/Emphysema.
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Am I cleaning the oxygen concentrator cups with the tubes wrong?
I soak the oxygen concentrator cups with the tubes in vinegar and water when I’m done I rinse it out. I’ll wash them and rinse and I still have water spots after I hang them up to try. What am I doing wrong? How do you do it? Thank you G-Ann
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Confused-I quit smoking six months prior to this test.
I am a 50-year-old white woman, 166 cm tall. Post-bronchodilator spirometry shows: FEV₁: 90% predicted FVC: 103% predicted FEV₁/FVC: 69.03%, with a GLI LLN of 0.693 (using my physician’s GLI reference values, not GOLD) I FEF 25–75: 64% predicted, …
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alternate forms of treatment
I have read that herbal remedies are of great help with inflamation/scarring. Also that low level red light therapy is of great help. Is anyone using either of these? Which? How satisfied are you with it? thankyou for your help
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Recurrent pneumonia, recent pneumonia and PFT results, hiatal hernia
Welcome Holla.....I can't answer your questions but if can post your numbers (PFT Test) one of our experts can comment when they see them. Be sure to delete your name etc. to protect your privacy
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gvhd
is there anyone whose copd has been caused by graft vs host disease (gvhd)
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Can someone please explain to me about the FEF25 75 category
I was found to have trace Paraseptal emphysema on a cat scan almost 2 years ago. I quit smoking at that time and have continued with no smoking since. My first pft was pretty good all things considered , my second pft showed improvements in regard to …
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Do liters matter? Help with oxygen and cpap from a fairly new user
hello! due to horrible medical equipment services here I purchased my own cpap and oxygen concentrator. the dr had me on cpap with 2 liters oxygen at night. When I got my own equipment I noticed that if you increase the liters of oxygen, the percentage …
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I feel like I’m water logged, what else can we drink
Her everyone, hope you are all out of the way of the snow storm coming ☺️ I drink so much water I’m also drinking some coconut water, some say not to drink more than cup. I would just love to taste something else.i am also eating soft food because of …
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Mild Obstruction Severe Persistent Asthma
I am a 33 M. I was a heavy smoker of mostly weed for 16 years, I would never smoke tobacco by myself i only did it when at the beginning of smoking with friends and never made it a habit. Started smoking when i was 16. When i was younger i has exercise …
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