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Are chest pain and shortness of breath a flare-up?

I was recently hospitalized for observation to r/o cardiac problem when I c/o chest pain and shortness of breath. The PCP physician didn't call it a flare up of my...

Does anyone have a good idea for swelling in feet and ankles?

Do concentrators hold air?

My husband says that concentrators don't hold air so they will are not dangerous around flames. Is this correct? Is he just thinking that it has to be pressurized to...

Can you describe why my legs swell from copd?

Does anyone else have a non-productive cough with wheezing?

Does anyone else have a deep, raspy, usually non-productive cough that sometimes ends with a loud wheezing sound?...

Could my medication increase my heart rate?

Could my tablets be causing me to have a fast heart rate which in turn makes me breathless? I’m on losartan amolidipine a statin and uniphyllin and also the new...

What are the effects to a COPD who has been wrongfully receiving asthma treatment for 4 years?

Has anyone experienced failure with their Tudorza pressair rx?

I've had three prescriptions of my tudorza pressair fail before they are empty. I understand from my pharmacy that I am not alone with this issue. I spoke with ASTRAZENECA...

Question from the community: What is the best way to disinfect tubing?

What is the best way to disinfect tubing? I soak the masks and mouthpieces in vinegar and water. Are the air hoses supposed to be washed?...

Do spring and summer allergies increase your COPD symptoms?

Does anyone find that the spring and summer allergies increase their COPD symptoms? Since having pneumonia in Feb of this year, I've noticed my hayfever symptoms worsen along with my...

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