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Why do my symptoms seem so bad at night?

Coughing wheezing gulping for air not to mention the rib pain! I'm at 61 percent lung function my doctor just moved to another state and so far my PCP offers...

Any experience with trelegy?

Injection

My mum passed away 3 weeks ago with copd she had gotten worse and it was endstage but I didn't realise it would be so soon , after a bad...

Back pain am and pm

On waking and by tea time back discomfort so bad do others suffer the same...

Where can I find caregiver support here?

Where can I go to get caregiver support with general questions. Here? My spouse has COPD, smokes heavily still (3 packs a day), consistent cough, can't walk more than .1...

Has anyone used augmentation therapy for Alpha-1?

Has anyone with Alpha-1 used augmentation therapy and then stopped it? I am curious to know if breathing was better, worse or the same after? My doctor is not sure...

How helpful is supplemental oxygen?

This may seem stupid to ask but I am on O2 at night and was advised to also use during increased activities. My question is this, since COPD causes difficulty...

Can I apply for both Medical Disability and Early Social Security?

Hello, I am new here so forgive me if my question is posted in the wrong place. I am 62 yo with severe COPD. I have been working full time...

Oxygen and Blood Pressure

When I'm moving around the apartment, I usually don't wear my oxygen tubing and I've begun to notice that when my oxygen level gets too low (below 88% blood oxygen...

Does anyone else who is on oxygen have problems with static electricity?

Now that the weather is cold I am having major static shock problems when I turn on a light switch, touch the refrigerator or touch the range. I am running...

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