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Is there any better way to control my mucus?

I produce a lot of mucus daily. Is there any way to control it better. I cough like crazy!...

How can I help my boyfriend when he has a coughing spell?

My boyfriend has COPD. Lately his cough has gotten worse and more frequent. How can I help him when he gets into a coughing spell where his face turns red...

Can your windpipe close up with COPD?

It felt like my windpipe had closed up whilst trying to eat my dinner...

Should I ask my pulmonologist about my stage?

My pulmonary doctor has not advised me of the Stage of my COPD, should I ask?...

Fatigue

I am always tired snd unable.to function I feel frustrated and deprrssed....

Shortness of Breath

Does anyone else feel very Short of Breath at times, yet your O2 is 94-98? My doctor does not seem concerned since the O2 is good, but I feel like...

Has anyone tried Pranayama breathing?

is there anyone that has experimented with this yoga exercise. if so what were the results ? i have indeed read all/lots of the studies with mixed results. would appreciate...

Is it normal to feel a large weight on my chest?

Is it normal with copd to feel like I have an heavy blanket across my chest when I wake from sleeping? Whatever my sleeping position, propped up or lying down...

Can shortness of breath cause diaphragm strain?

Can shortness of breath/heavy breathing cause diaphragm strain/sprain? I often have severe tightness below my ribs (more pressure than pain). It is sometimes oppressive and causes me to walk leaning...

Has anyone had a bullectomy?

If so can you tell me if it helped and how long to recover?...

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