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Why am I not feeling the benefit when I breathe in oxygen from my concentrator and portable concentrator.?

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Spireva side effects

My lung specialist suggested adding Spireva to my program of 6 puffs of symbicort . I am concerned re side effects . Particularly those affecting the heart . Has anybody...

Supp. O2 Nose Stuffed Plugged

Well it has been some time to figure this out, but I did! Being on Supplemental O2 24/7 my nose at times is dry and / or feels stuffy (plugged)...

Becoming invisible

I realize that the older we become, the more society, in general, ignores us. I guess we portray the mortality that people are uncomfortable with. I understand and was guilty...

Extreme cold weather

Putting on my oxygen hose in below freezing temperature is very uncomfortable as the hose feels like ice. After awhile my body temp would warm it up but those 10...

New med... reactions?

Hi, My dr talked me into trying a new med that is in shot form and supposed to really help copd. Probably won't spell it right but will try, Fasemra...

Update I am Back for now -- Stage 4

Its been a while since my last post / update. Why, well within a couple days all stuff hit the fan again. First there was 2 black outs with falls...

Death is Depressing

I need to stop reading these articles. The last four I have read, have notice of authors' deaths following. This is super depressing to me and not helpful at all....

Just been approved for Dupixent

This is giving me some hope. Still waiting for it to arrive. I have read that it takes 2 to 4 weeks for it to show improvement. I will let...

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COPD New Year's Resolutions!

As we approach the new year, do you have any COPD-related resolutions? If so, share them in the comments!...

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