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tightness below ribs

I frequently experience a tightness below my ribs, like an elastic band. It is sometimes so bad I find myself bending forward. It increases when I stand/walk. Anyone else have...

Sun Ancon Chi Machine

I have been using this machine for two months and have had a noticeable breathing capacity improvement....

Why am I still short of breath with an oxygen level of 93 to 94?

Does anyone have a flat diaphragm?

I recently had a chest x-ray because I've been really SOB during our vacation. The humidity has been extra bad since we're near a lake. The Urgent Care physician gave...

Managing Stress with COPD

A few community members have mentioned that managing COPD day-to-day can be stressful and often cause anxiety. Does anyone have any tips or strategies for handling stress?...

Is back pain associated with COPD?

Moderate (stage 2) COPD Follow

Hi, I'm sure this may have been asked before in many different ways. I am a 45 male former smoker. I've had a spirometry test and the lab test results...

Whole-Body Vibration Training

https://journal.copdfoundation.org/jcopdf/id/1161/The-COPD-Pipeline-XXXV Has anyone looked into this, the machines, etc....

Who is taking steroids as a treatment?

I have stage 4 COPD. Every now and then I have a flare up which requires prednisone. I breathe so much better after taking prednisone. I have asked my pulmonary...

What happens when you are exposed to cigarette smoke on a daily basis?

What happens when you have emphysema and are exposed to cigarette smoke on a daily basis for about a month? Quit smoking 17 years ago and have done pretty good...

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