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I Have Caught Covid Feeling Rough Anyone Else Had It And How Did U Cope And How Bad Did It Get Thi Nk Im Only On 2nd 3rd Dayx
WEI Products Any Info Pro Or Con?
WEI Products Any Info Pro Or Con?
My assessment is that they're selling snake oil and hope for a fair chunk of change. My advice: save your money. None of the things they offer have been scientifically trialed, but they have lots… read more
Zephyr Valve Surgery
Zephyr Valve Surgery
I was wondering if any of you have had zephyr valves put in and how you feel about them. Has it improved your life, are you able to do things without using oxygen, what did you have to go through to get them?
Any information you could share would be much appreciated. My doctor feels I would be a good candidate for this procedure.
Thanks for your input.
https://uspatients.pulmonx.com/ - patient stories of those treated with Zephyr Valves
Loss Of Taste And Smell
Loss Of Taste And Smell
are there any scientific explanations for why COPD( or the use of inhalers) diminishes the sense of smell and taste...
Hi, @A MyCOPDTeam Member -
COPD.net published an article about a year and a half ago on this topic:
https://copd.net/living/smell-taste
Reading it, though, there are so many contributing factors… read more
Covid Diagnosis
Covid Diagnosis
Hi friends hope you all are doing well. I was diagnosed with covid Aug 2 spent 7 days in hospital came home so weak could not walk but am doing a little better with physical therapy. Dr says could take me six months or more to come back. Has anyone else been through this and how are you feeling and dealing with it. A little scared that this will lessen my time. Appreciate your help and hope
Is It Wise To Let A Walk-in Clinic Nurse Diagnose Copd And Prescribe Inhalers?
Is It Wise To Let A Walk-in Clinic Nurse Diagnose Copd And Prescribe Inhalers?
We took my husband to a walk-in clinic today with symptoms of one of his regular UTIs, been down this road several times, but the nurse said she didn't like the sound of Bill's sinus cough and she diagnosed him with chronic bronchitis and ordered a steroid inhaler for him. After being in here for a few years, I got concerned about her DX. Thankfully, it had to be ordered by the pharmacy so I said, Hold off on that till I ask some more questions. Research showed me that a pulmonologist should be… read more
I'm not so sure of that seeing a pulmonologist. I saw mine this past week & have decided not to go back to her. For the little she does my primary care Dr. does more for me.
