COPD
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The Herb Red Sage /
Hi Everybody, Hope everyone had and will have a good day. If you read on me you can see I have had copd for some time. I read everything I can on the disease that I can find that is not in your normal just pop up places. Read about the Chinese herb RED SAGE. I know what it says the benefits of this may be. On a few off beat sites I found, I read that it is not widely known or that red sage does help copd. Some actually claim that is may be a cure. While I am not native and know there is… read more
Hi Vicki, I sure will one way or the other. I your story and do not know how old it may be or where you are at this stage with it all. I was diagnosed… read more
MEDICINE
Is anyone on the following Medications ?
A) sirdupla 25 mgm ?
B) Ventolin Evohalet 100 mgm ?
C) Braltus 10 mg ?
D) Brisoprolol fumarate 7.5 mg ?
E) Gliclazide 80mg ?
F) Metformin 850 mg ?
G) Folic Acid 5 mg ?
H) Atorvastatin 80 mg ?
I) Losartan Potassium 50 mg ? I
J) RIVAROXABAN 20 MG ? I'm particularly interested in the RIVAROXABAN and why you was placed on it ? I'd like to keep search within England please reaching l
Lands Endnd to John o Groats!! However I will expect answers from as ??????? With… read more
How do you help decrease your anxiety? Any tips you would share?
My oncologist recommended I see a psychiatrist for my anxiety and he prescribed me Paxil. I haven't taken it yet because I don't agree with his… read more
Does anyone deal with trapped air in your lungs which results in high anxiety?
I have been doing the pursed lip breathing & using oxygen - any other suggestions?
The anxiety can be dealt with through a combination of medication to reduce anxiety, talk therapy to learn to deal with the anxiety and learning and… read more
Has any member here been given Decadron to ease breathing and did it help?
I do believe it is a type of Cortisone. It was given to me in the ER on Friday and made such a difference with my breathing.
Decadron is an " old timey" steroid. Has been in use for ages.
Does anyone have any experience/knowledge about the Wei Institute and its products?
It's a cousin to the stem cell treatments for COPD. Doesn't work, no scientific data, lots of testimonials and no facts. Not covered by insurance or… read more
Has anyone tried pinkHymalian Salt Lights for anxiety reduction and air purification?
Steroids
Does anyone take a preventive dose of @prednisone ( 10 mg ) for over a month in an attempt to ward off any annual seasonal COPD exacerbation ? If so , has it helped ?
i take 10mg ever day it helps me a lot gives me more energy and i feel better been on it for ten years now one of the side effects is thin skin some… read more
Is there a different site for the partners and helpers of those with COPD
There are a number of boards and forums for people with COPD that also offer a site for caregivers. Just google "help for caregivers of COPD" and you'll… read more