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People With Copd Read About Sms Biotech
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭

Hi all please go and look at sms biotech they may have a cure for Emphysema

A MyCOPDTeam Member

I looked up that Sms bio tech interesting if I was 20 years younger I would consider contacting them!

posted 2 hours ago
How About Standing? I Can't Stand Because Then I Start To Sweat Really Bad ....starts On The Back Of My Neck !
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am on oxygen 24/7 #4

A MyCOPDTeam Member

I guess I don't understand what's so bad about sweating; we all do it at various times. Help me out here........

posted 3 hours ago
Found A Mass
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭

Hi, it has been a long time since I have been on here. Guess I had my head in the sand, hoping it would all be a bad dream.
Now they have found a mass in my lung, upper left lingual at 3.3 mm. I am in the process of getting the us to have the needle biopsy since I cannot have any anesthesia.
Has anyone had this? Did it turn out good? Does anyone have any information?

A MyCOPDTeam Member

@A MyCOPDTeam Member. 👋, in 2022, I had a CT scan, and a mass of 19.4 was found on the lower right lung. I was about 8 weeks post covid and about 3 weeks post flu. I was 2 days into roxithromycin… read more

posted 3 hours ago
Does Anyone Use Medical Marijuana For Your COPD
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭

D if so did you get your perscription from your COPD doctor and if so how are you doing on it

A MyCOPDTeam Member

I agree with Eric in that I probably wouldn't use marijuana unless I was really in the late stages of the disease and consistently sob. Marijuana has been used very successfully to help with the… read more

posted 13 hours ago
Does Anyone’s Chest Hurt From Crying?
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

I think crying is good for us. Yes, it can be very uncomfortable, but when the storm is over, I feel better. As everyone says, it doesn't happen to me often, but let me tell you, sometimes, somethings… read more

posted 8 hours ago
Does Anyone Get Really Shor Winded When They Bend Over? If I Squat Down Not So Bad But .....
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Bending over can really make a difference if you have COPD.......you do get sob because you're squeezing the diaphragm.

posted 1 day ago
Any One Have Good Results Using A Nebulizer? My Left Lobe In That Lung Has Collapsed. Dr Is Hoping This Will Revive The Lung Area ?
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

A nebulizer will not help a collapsed lung. But I use on twice a day. It helps keep the mucus clear in my lungs, and breathing better.

posted 15 hours ago
I Had A CT/scan 1 Month Ago And All Was Good. For 4 Days Now I Have Blood In My Phlegm. What Could This Mean
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭

I don't have alot of phlegm in my coughing. Just in the morning and late evening

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Well The CT scan has nothing to do with it
I have had it happen to me several times. My Dr said if it is less than a teaspoon worth I probably tore a blood vessel in my lung from coughing too hard.… read more

posted 15 hours ago
With COPD, How Do You Know If You Are Over Meditating & If You Are, Is That Bad?
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thanks Jean, good advice, my doctor is Nor a pulmonologist a MD that that specializes in family medicine only, he tells me to take what you need & thats includes using my nebulizer first thing in… read more

posted 1 day ago
Besides Water, What Is Everyone Drinking??
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thanks everyone, I have choices now.

posted 1 day ago
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