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Emphysema versus treatable COPD
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What are your tips and strategies for coping with your situation?
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What is am acceptable co2 lvl to be released from hospital?
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symbicort vs albuterol
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Can you keep your eye on the ball?
5... Green eyed Monster... 23... Bright Eyes ... ?... 15. When Irish Eyes are Smiling
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Can you help us understand how new lung cancer screening may impact the COPD community?
Can you help us understand how new lung cancer screening may impact the COPD Community? New recommendations suggest that a group of people who are at high risk for lung cancer should get yearly chest CT scans and in February Medicare announced they would …
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New CT Scan Results
I just had new CT Scan on 8-25-2020. I was just reading the results. I says I have a new spiculated nodule in my upper left lobe measuring 14mm. And multiple spiculated in right lower lobe measuring 1cm each. They compared this to my CT from last year in …
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UPDATE to New CT Scan Result Question
I just had a call from my PCP about my CT Scan results. He said there is nothing to worry about. Even though there are new nodules and some that got bigger this is normal for me because I had Organizing Pneumonia and he wants me to get another one in …
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What to use for chapped lips and dry nose with oxygen
Read about petroleum jelly in the nose. https://www.mayoclinic.org/petroleum-jelly/expert-answers/faq-20057784
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What has changed in your life after COVID?
One of the biggest changes has been how much more time I'm spending at home. My favorite outdoor spaces are filled with many more people than usual, which has made me leery to spend time there. I too have been reading, and like Kristen Willard, have …
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When should I go to the hospital? (newly diagnosed with COPD)
anxiety will actually make your breathing worse. It's like a spiral; you get out of breath, you panic, breathing gets worse, you panic more, breathing gets worse.....you get it it. This is pretty common in the beginning and we all have been there. During …
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How do you find the bright side.
Hi Obiron - I think Dave and Jean IA have given you great suggestions. Reaching out for help is the first important step. Then you will have to follow through. There is no one who can do this for you, but there are those who are trained to do this with …
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Chest tightness every day
Chest tightness
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A Cannula Question - how did you decide?
How did you decide how to wear your cannula? Is that the best way? How do you know? When I left the clinic as a brand-new oxygen user, they gave me a big tank to take home. In putting it in the back seat, as they recommended, I had to remove the cannula. …
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How do I find an AIRVO2?
My AIRVO2 died. New ones are not available for maybe 2 years. I have contacted 3 DMEs, the manufacturer & my insurance with no luck.
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Check in - Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
In Boston we have 4 very distinct seasons. I enjoy all 4. In my younger years I was a real beach bum--lots of vacations in Fla. during the winter. Cape Cod in the summer. These days I embrace winter right here-started skiing again 6-7 years ago after …
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What product?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GVs00xkoiE 10 - Wendy's
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Poor Night time o2 sats - Sinuses?
One of the last things I do before turning in for the night is check my o2 sats. Usually with the cpap mask on, the o2 readings will be 94-96 without any effort. Last night the readings were around 90-91; pulse was fine and no shortness of breath. Doing …
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Where can I find help?
Hi Chefjoe - I posted the below comment on your first post, which you may not have seen yet: Hi Chefjoe - I am sorry that you are having trouble finding a pulmonologist to see your wife. I have to say that I've never heard of doctors refusing self-pay. …
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Zephyr Valve Clinic Locations from Grover
The following are all the locations listed for the Zephyr Valve. Please click on the question to see all the present locations. We will update the list as new clinics are added. Clinics are generally open from 9-5 in their time zones Alabama …
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Ready for Wacky #2
20 - Disorderly Conduct 18 - Get Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed
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POC Simply Go
Is a Simply Go intended for use 24/7 and what is the maximum length tubing for optimal performance?
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smoking cessation health problems.
it seems i have developed health issues after quitting smoking.i am 36 years smoker for 15 years. since i have stopped smoking 2 months ago i got sick twice . first was so bad i went to doctor who treated me with bronchitis.dr asked if i smoked told him …
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Stressing about upcoming surgery
Stressing about being put to sleep for surgery!!
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What helps you the most?
Click on the LEARN MORE tab at the top of the page. There are breathing tips listed and explained there. Along with lots of other very useful information. It helps
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