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What treatments have worked for your severe COPD?

Hello all, I use Symbicort daily and in my opinion it doesn't work at all. What has made the best difference for you (not looking for medical advise, just wondering...

What are some support resources for caregivers?

I would like to know of exact address or links to support groups for those of us that are caregivers to the ones we love....

Has anyone else got laryngitis from COPD treatment or meds?

In hospital for flare up 2months ago. Back on usual meds now - Advair, Spiriva and Levalbuterol. This was my 3rd flare up, 1st time on steroids by IV and...

What is your opinion on a plus concentrator vs a continuous flow concentrator?

I'm thinking of getting a plus concentrator but have always had continuous flow. I'm fairly active and would like the weight of one and the ability to move around easier...

If you use supplemental oxygen, which kind do you use?

Do you use a portable oxygen concentrator or a metal oxygen tank with a regulator?...

Just Diagnosed

I'm 69, had problems on and off all throughout my life, even when young. They took my tonsils out when I was 18 thinking that would help. I could go...

Frustrated and frightened

Let me begin by apologizing to whoever reads the following. It is long and rambling if only because the whole COPD experience has thus far been long and rambling. In...

Frequency of doctor check-ups?

I was diagnosed with COPD at the end of May 2019. At that time the physician never informed me of what stage I was in and never scheduled a follow-up...

What does "long lungs" mean?

I'm 38 and have had asthma my whole life. I recently found myself at the ER. They did an x-ray on my lungs. When the doctor came back in while...

One year diagnosed with emphysema and pulmonary fibrosis

My GP sent me to the hospital for a spirometry test. My result was no change when I used a puffer so I was given a prescription for Advair. Was...

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