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Is Too Much Oxygen Harmful To COPD Patients?
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posted 9 hours ago
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Yes, @A MyCOPDTeam Member, according to the better breathers club I attended. Per their teachings, you are set a specific setting (I’m on two (2) liters per minute) and you run the risk of… read more

posted 7 hours ago (edited)
02 Levels 91-93.Can Low Levels Cause Headaches?
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posted 11 hours ago
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Hello, Happy birthday month @A MyCOPDTeam Member🎂 yes lower sats 88 and below are cause for headaches. Are you drinking enough liquids throughout the day? Dehydration can also cause headaches. Even… read more

posted 7 hours ago
Is It Easier To Walk With Or Without A Walker
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posted 19 hours ago
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I find it a lot easier to walk with my rollator. I don’t need it in the house, yet. I keep it in the trunk of my car for Dr. appts. and errands. Also, I can put an extra battery for my oxygen under… read more

posted 14 hours ago
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)
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Has anyone use NAC or know if there are real benefits to using it?

posted 2 days ago
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NAC is often used by people who have excess mucus as Rolland has said. It is smelly!

posted 17 hours ago
Zephyr-Valve-Pulmonx-Lungs-Health-Quality-of-Life
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Has anyone got the Zephyr-Valve? If so is it working and is it worth it? I am very interested in it myself. Not sure if the VA will ok it or not. Thanks in advance. James
Hope everyone is doing good...

posted 2 days ago
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For people who qualify for the procedure, they have been relatively successful: some people have found they have really improved lung function and an increase in what they can do and how comfortable… read more

posted 2 days ago
I Experience Anxiety,depression Apathy Etc. Are These Common With Emphysema?
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posted 3 days ago
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Yes, @A MyCOPDTeam Member, depression and anxiety are such a likely side effect to our diagnosis that my pulmonologist never brought up the topic of me quitting work once my stats got terrible and… read more

posted 7 hours ago (edited)
SAMBUCOL CHEWABLE TABLETS
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What is the best way to take Sambuca? Does it really help?

posted 3 days ago
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I thought it was supposed to help with your breathing.

posted 2 days ago
Has Anyone Had Success With Improved Breathing With The Carnivore Diet?
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posted 3 days ago
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It might for some people: those who reduce carb consumption significantly might see a change in breathing.

posted 3 days ago
Has Anyone Had RSV With COPD?
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What are symptoms that seemed different from just average upper respiratory infection? What were your treatments for it? 🤷🏻‍♀️

posted 4 days ago
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I have a pulmonologist who really doesn't want to treat symptoms and insists I go to the ER and wait 3 or 4 hours for a chest x-ray and get treated there, and call Advice if I need ongoing treatment… read more

posted 15 hours ago (edited)
Hi I’m Brenda. How Do You Handle Flare Ups? When I Have One My Heart Seems To Pound And I Can’t Catch My Breath.
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What you're describing sounds more like a panic attack than a flare-up and it may be quite short-lived. A flare-up would probably include coughing, mucus production, sore throat, headache and… read more

posted 4 days ago
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