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New here and a few questions

Hi everyone, I am new here and first I’d like to introduce myself! My name is Bianca and I’m 32. I was diagnosed with emphysema and chronic bronchitis about 6...

Opiates for relief

Any one taken opiates for shortness of breath...

Inhalers

I have diabetes and inhalers have steroids which made my well maintained glucose levels go up over 200! Is there anything else I could use? Also, what exactly is a...

Grandchildren

I have 6 grandchildren- ages 8 thru 1 years old and I love them very much. When they are all over and the chaos starts I get anxious and crabby...

Any advice welcome

Hi Everyone hope you all had a good Christmas! I am new on here and was hoping for some help/advice regarding my diagnosis and medication. I was diagnosed with a...

Ativan

Is anyone taking Ativan to help with anxiety? I have end stage COPD and anxiety. My doctor prescribed .5mg Ativan when I'm feeling anxious but I've read it slows down...

Travel areas of heat or cold

I want to visit my son in MN. I still drive and he will come to drive. I am 2000mi away, but am too fearful of air travel at this...

CBD Oil Treatment for COPD

I was wondering if anyone has heard of a study on CBD hemp oil treatment for COPD? CBD oil reduces inflammation, anxiety, and depression, and is an expectorant. It has...

Noninvasive ventilator (Trilogy Machine)

My husband is in end stage COPD. He has been hospitalized many times, the last time was for a month at a nursing home for some rehab. He is not...

Noises

Does anyone make noises while exhaling? When I'm out of breath or having a hard time I make these funny little grunting noises, it's very annoying to me and others...

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