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Can my partner and I claim PIP if he has COPD?

My partner has just been diagnosed with COPD and emphysema. Can we claim PIP? He's a self-employed window cleaner....

What treatment should I be receiving for my COPD?

Hi. I’m not sure what to say... I’m 33 years old and have recently been told that I was diagnosed with COPD 4 years ago, and they had failed to...

Has anyone heard of a new treatment with stem cells?

Unsure of my diagnosis.

A little backround about my lung issues. I was born 12 weeks early. In the 80s not much was available for babies like me. I had to be put on...

Does anyone have side effects to Breo?

My doctor has recently switched me to Breo from Symbicort. I have noticed that I am extremely tired in the AM upon awakening, my head seems fuzzy until late afternoon...

What treatments have worked for your severe COPD?

Hello all, I use Symbicort daily and in my opinion it doesn't work at all. What has made the best difference for you (not looking for medical advise, just wondering...

What are some support resources for caregivers?

I would like to know of exact address or links to support groups for those of us that are caregivers to the ones we love....

Has anyone else got laryngitis from COPD treatment or meds?

In hospital for flare up 2months ago. Back on usual meds now - Advair, Spiriva and Levalbuterol. This was my 3rd flare up, 1st time on steroids by IV and...

What is your opinion on a plus concentrator vs a continuous flow concentrator?

I'm thinking of getting a plus concentrator but have always had continuous flow. I'm fairly active and would like the weight of one and the ability to move around easier...

If you use supplemental oxygen, which kind do you use?

Do you use a portable oxygen concentrator or a metal oxygen tank with a regulator?...

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