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Dry cough?

I've recently had some nasty episodes with my lungs being so dry that I just couldn't get the phlegm moving. Even after a Ipratropium nebuliser and a Saline nebuliser. I...

New to group

Hey am new to the group. Was diagnosed with severe COPD 2 years ago. On oxygen full time now. Just trying to figure out how everyone deals with different problems....

Is a Pelonis heater safe around 3lb. supplemental oxygen?

I need to know soon because heating season almost upon us and we have always used natural gas for heat. Our (grown) children are using everything they can to force...

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Does anyone have tips for showering with COPD?

Share your suggestions for easing the burden of bathing & showering. ...

Getting more calories due to chronic weight loss

Hi. Still kind of new here but wanted to share something I discovered. I've been drinking those ensure and boost max protein shakes typically having around 320-350 calories. And typically...

COPD EMPHYSEMA

General practitioners attitude to his diagnosis of COPD EMPHYSEMA. He said that any further tests were pointless and prescribed Trelegy. My psychiatrist insisted on seeing a pulmonoligist and after awaiting...

What type of nebulizer do you use?

Jet nebulizers vs. mesh nebulizers. Which do you use? Do you find it helpful?...

Spiriva: anyone switched from Handihaler to Respimat?

I’ve been taking spiriva via the handihaler for many years and my copd has held at mild-moderate during this time. I just switched my insurance and they don’t cover the...

What are some tips,

Is anyone here that can help me understand why and what I should do about my feet/ankles swelling up...

Seeking affordable medications with the same efficacy and certification as American ones

Hello everyone, I'm looking for affordable medications that are as effective and certified as American ones. As we all know, medications in the US can be very expensive, and sometimes...

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