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Newly diagnosed very overwhelmed

Feeling very overwhelmed and scared only found out two days ago I’ve stopped smoking but left the hospital not really asking any questions was in a bit of a shock...

Gas and Electric Appliances ???

I’m confused. As my sisters caregiver, I have to be careful and smart for her. I made a mistake of buying a new gas stove; now she can’t cook! But...

Do You Have Advice For Bathing or Showering?

https://asthma.net has a very good article on "Bathroom Asthma Triggers". Many pointers and suggestions seems to apply to those with COPD as well. https://asthma.net/living/bathroom-triggers Do you have others thoughts or...

Exacerbation or my normal ?

I was diagnosed with COPD back in April after going to the hospital with an exacerbation. Since then it has been a continuous pattern. Taking prednisone and going towards feeling...

Dealing With People Who Are Ignorant About COPD

I recently had a pretty nasty experience with someone who is ignorant about COPD. They accused me of faking because I am not using oxygen or a walker and claimed...

Tried but was not a candidate. Lungs were like broken rail road tracks I was told.

Breathing.

Why do I always feel out off Breath? And at the same time feel like I am Spinning out of control. I am doing everything that I am told will...

Prednisone

I was curious how anyone who has been prescribed Prednisone, has liked or disliked it. I am just out of the hospital (as of this past Monday) for a bleeding...

Inhalers Price Drop

As of June 1, 2024, Aztra Zeneca and Boehringer Ingelheim will cap the cost of their inhalers for COPD and Asthma at $35.00 in the US. For many sufferers of...

New drugs for Copd

A relative of ours suffers from COPD Recently we see publications about new drugs that are approved by the FDA regarding COPD. Can anyone help us understand how useful these...

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