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My mums copd

Hello I'm new to this forum. My mum has always been a heavy smoker and was diagnosed with COPD around 10 years ago. Until now her main symptoms were chronic...

Distal Acinar / Paraseptal emphysema

I was just curious how many others are suffering from distal acinar emphysema, also known as paraseptal emphysema. From what I can tell this is a fairly uncommon form, and...

Loosening congestion?

I am in end stage COPD. Of course, I have inhalers and use them as prescribed. I also take Musinix 2 x's a day to loosen congestion. Does anyone have...

Portable Oxygen turned all the way up

My mom has her portable oxegyn turned all the way up to 6 (highest it goes) and she still can’t walk around without dropping into the 70s. Should that be...

Humidifiers and essential oil vaporizers

Happy New Year everyone. I've been thinking about getting a humidifier and a essential oil vaporizer. I thought it might help me with my breathing at night. If you can...

General stuff and new to the community

Hello. I am so happy I found this place. I haven't had anybody to talk with except my pharmacist and my doctor. I am so hungry for knowledge about this...

COPD/Emphysema

has anyone had the symptoms of pressure in the middle bone I guess they call it the sternum? also pain on the sides of your lower stomach/pressure thanks chicker...

Anyone using an incentive spirometer?

My pulmonologist suggested I try it. Any experiences on it appreciated. If you are using one and like the brand, please recommend? If you tried one and it was junk...

If I don't have symptoms, do I need to take my medications?

As a non smoker and a newly diagnosed COPD patient, I am having trouble taking the medications prescribed by my doctor. I am now trying my third inhaler because the...

Anxiety and panic attacks

It as been a while since I gave been on here .. I gave been having sever panic attacks that feel like I am dying . I have been really...

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