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Has any one ever had heavy legs?

Have had it for the last 4d ays. Any home remedies or best to go to the doctor. Don't know what to do with my self so painful at times...

How long does it take for COPD to progress?

My Pulmonologist diagnosed me with COPD and emphysema in June 2017. He said it was mild stage one. My question is how long does it take to progress to stage...

Are there limits with oxygen concentrators?

I use 4.5 liters while exercising and I just realized that my machine tops out at 5 liters. What does this mean? Are there concentrators that go higher (so I...

Is there research on a cure for COPD?

Is there any active research being done to try and find a cure for COPD? Doesn't seem to be much online about this! It doesn't seem to get as much...

Can you help with my pulmonary rehab questions?

Hi there. I am scheduled to begin pulmonary rehab once I get the referral from my doctor, and I'm not exactly sure what to expect. I see my new PCP...

Does anyone have advice for taking a trip out of the country?

How can I explain COPD to my family?

Do I need to see a pulmonologist?

Went to my new primary doctor today, wanted referral to pulmonary doctor. Asked my new primary doctor for a referral to pulmonary doctor. I have COPD for 5 years now...

What are the most important questions to ask during my first pulmonary visit?

Absolutely no question regarding COPD diagnosis however interested in knowing what other folks considered their most important questions to be answered. I am not really interested in what stage-does it...

Newly Diagnosed

Last year I was having chest pressure and shortness of breath. My doctor thought it was my heart. After several tests on my heart and not finding anything that really...

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