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Prednisone

I have copd and just started a course of prednisone: 40 mg for 7 days, then 30 mg/7 days, 20 mg/7 days...

Insurance & medicare

THE MEDICAL FIELD IS VERY FRUSTRATING BECAUSE TEY DONT WANT TO HEAL US,ONLY MANAGE R HEALTH,IF U ARE DISABLED HOW DO THE...

ankle and foot swelling---edema

I'm 83 and had polio at age 11; just in my legs. Was able to regain full function through hydrotherapy and have...

CBD Gummies and Tramadol interactions.

I bought CBD Gummies and I also take Tramadol 50 mg. It almost killed me. Anyone else done this?...

Tip to manage carbon dioxide retention

I retain carbon dioxide and have to monitor my oxygen intake to 1 to stay around 90 saturation. Most often I feel...

COPD not coping very well

I have COPD I am not sure what stage my Doctor has never mentioned it to me about a stage . I...

Anxiety with emphysema

I'm having major anxiety and panic. I'm on sertraline but this doesn't really help. Is anyone taking gabapentin or vallium?...

A new COPD Podcast

The COPD Foundation has just started a new COPD podcast. The first episode is about exacerbations and it is excellent. Here is...

The Zephyr Valve Treatment

Yes I had it done. 23 Jan, 2024, a redo adjustment of an inserted valve, one of five left lung, upper lobe...

Has anyone used Stem Cell treatment for their COPD? What was your experience like?

There are ads that suggest that Stem Cell treatment can solve the breathing issues. Has anyone tried this? What was your experience...

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