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What questions should I ask at my doctor's appointment?

I have been short of breath since my early 50s for no reason. After a terrible summer and early fall due to extreme shortness of breath I quit work as...

Sudden worsening

I am wondering if COPD can worsen suddenly. Specifically, can I experience increased shortness of breath "overnight," or become more fatitigued suddenly? I have been told I have stage 3...

Red Wine

I’m wondering if drinking red wine will produce more phlegm and mucous, especially for those of us with emphysema....

where to buy a portable oxygen concentrator?

Where is the best place to buy a portable oxygen concentrator? The online venders all look alike. Any experience?...

Anxiety attack

I am usually getting anxiety and panic attacks 5 minutes before I feel like fainting. Do you take medication or just proper breathing exercises?...

I’m not new, just in a whirlwind.

I can’t discuss with my significant other. He tells me, I lay like a Queen and give orders. For 3 months, I’ve been in excruciating pain. I haven’t been able...

Living with flare up

Recently went to ER for shortness of breath. Dx exacerbated copd and respiratory infection. They gave me steroids to take and sent me home. My biggest problem is the...

COVID Vaccine

Not sure what stage of COPD I have; testing is next month. I currently use an inhaler. I have been going back and forth about getting the vaccine due to...

Hottub

I'm wondering if anyone has a hottub and uses it? If you do does it affect your breathing? I have 1 and I'm afraid to get in it. Would it...

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