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Opiates and copd

When I was in ICU a few years ago I was given morphine on a regular basis to help me breath better. I know its not ethical for a Dr...

COPD with attendant Fibromyalgia

Please feel free to tell me again how well exercise works so great when you are living with this combo. I can manage isometrics and that's about all....

What does my prognosis look like with chronic bronchitis?

I have chronic bronchitis. I had breathing problem from last many months. I used to smoke till last year. I thought the break problem is because of the smoking and...

new-drugs-aim-disarm-immune-system-s-atomic-bomb-cells

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/03/new-drugs-aim-disarm-immune-system-s-atomic-bomb-cells Interfering with neutrophils is an audacious idea. Neutrophils make up some 70% of the white cells in blood, with billions spawned every day by stem cells nestled in the...

Has anyone had experience with AlphaID?

I found a web page for AlphaID that advertises a free test to determine if a person with COPD has alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency. I'm naturally skeptical of anyone offering anything for...

With all of my treatment, why can't I breathe?

My problem is I have emphysema. I was told from the visiting nurse they are clear of wheezing and that type of thing and my upper lobes are affected. But...

How to prevent face lines from oxygen tubes?

I recently started using oxygen at night and when I wake up in the morning I have lines embedded in my cheeks from the oxygen tubes. I sleep on my...

Looseing weight very fast

What can I do? My wright is shopping so fast....

Inflammasome Pathway Linked to MS and Diseases of Aging Has an ‘Off’ Switch

https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/news-posts/2020/02/07/molecular-switch-reverses-chronic-inflammation-and-aging/ “I think this finding has very important implications in treating major human chronic diseases,” Chen said. “I think it’s more urgent than ever to understand the reversibility of aging-related...

Mask vs. Cannula

Hi all, I posted here recently and was offered some very helpful support, I wish I could return the favor. Does anybody have experience with using an mask instead of...

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