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Has anyone heard of pneumonitis, which is very similar to COPD?

I am newly diagnosed with hypersensitivity chronic pneumonitis, not to be confused with pneumonia. The symptoms are very similar to COPD--shortness of breath, cough, fatigue, and so on. The cause...

What type of nebulizer do you use?

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

Inhalers

I have COPD and I on oxygen, I have been prescribed inhalers, I have gone without my inhalers at times when I couldn't afford them. I have noticed that my...

CT Scan

I had a follow up CT scan on December 12th. I got a call from my pulmonologist's office yesterday with the results. I was told, and I quote, " There...

Anoro Ellipta Bronchodilator

I have recently been diagnosed with COPD. I have never been on any medication for my COPD. My family doctor prescribed the Anoro Ellipta bronchodilator to treat my COPD. I...

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...

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