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Hospital admissions

On Friday morning my wife was taken by blue lights to resus and was given treatment at our local accident and emergency department where she was given steroids and some...

American Lung Association Awards $50K for Regenerative Medicine Project

https://copdnewstoday.com/2021/02/09/american-lung-association-awards-50k-dollars-regenerative-medicine-project-could-improve-lung-function-copd/ 50k is not much. It's pathetic so little funding goes to COPD research especially considering the percentage of the population effected and the cost to society...

Taking the 4th dose of Covid Vaccine

For the folks who have already taken the Vaccine how do you feel about taking a 4th dose?...

Zephyr Valve Treatment

I'd love to know who has had this treatment and how they have fared afterwards. It is being suggested for me after I did not qualify for a lung reduction...

Zehyr Valve

Good morning everyone, I had an exacerbation of my COPD a few weeks ago which was brought under control through Prednisone, my friend..... After finishing the course I had an...

Looks Like I go back in the Hospital Again!

It would appear that I may have pneumonia again. Also, I have a full-blown UTI, and the combination has me unable to even make it across the room. An x-ray...

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...

Antibiotics - Needing them, Insurance Problems

This week I needed antibiotics to hopefully hold off pneumonia. There was changes in my breathing and mucus color. My doctor responded immediately and ordered steroid and antibiotic prescription. My...

Nebulizer

Has anyone tried saline solution in their nebulizer?...

Being across the pond !

Good evening, I am English and live in England. Having COPD, I came across your website etc and signed up. Firstly I must say, well done to ALL involved in...

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