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Mama has end stage and problems with oxygen equipment

My mama was diagnosed with COPD/Emphysema even though she quit smoking. She's in the end stages and had a silent heart attack...

Having an "Invisible" Condition... Like COPD

What "invisible" part of COPD do you wish other people could see?...

What are some tips for handling oxygen tubing?

I am fairly active and use 100ft of tubing so I can walk freely around my home. However, it constantly kinks and...

Scary Parts of COPD

What are the scariest parts of living with COPD for you? How do you cope with the things that scare you?...

Why is the medical field unaware of programs like Cardio health

I was referred to Pulmonary rehab but getting to the facilities I'd challenging and costly. Why didn't the Dr suggest Cardio health...

So much heavy, thick mucus!

I need help with extremely thick phlegm. Do certain foods/drinks cause this? Is there any way to break it up, any way...

Flare up

My husband with copd who is 72 has a chesty cough, breathless and a temperature of 102 ....

best ways to cope with emphysema.

I've suffered emphysema for 3 or 4 years now and am still being prescribed Salamol and Trimbow inhalers along with periodic oxygen...

Beta blockers

I have read that with copd taking beta blockers can be a double edged sword. Taking beta blockers slow down heart rate...

Help in loosening mucus

I have noticed in the last few weeks my breathing has become more difficult due to mucus build up, have tried the...

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