COPD
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Okay So This Might Sound Strange But I Have To Know. Has Anyone Had A Problem With Not Being Able To Yawn?
Okay So This Might Sound Strange But I Have To Know. Has Anyone Had A Problem With Not Being Able To Yawn?
I can't get enough air in my lungs to complete my yawn and it's very frustrating. GGRRRRR!!!
I Am Reading Comments About Using Salt In Humidifier. What Are The Benefits?
I Have COPD And I Am Terrified
I Have COPD And I Am Terrified
Also I am dyslexic so please excuse any spelling errors.
I am from New Zealand,
I am 52 Years old and suffered SOB for 18 months before I was diagnosed with COPD, the doctor believed I had GERD as if I ate the wrong food or just a little but to much I would have a lot of trouble breathing. I have had to spyrometry tests done, the first I believe was 28% ( although I still had a chest infection ) the 2nd after prednesone and antibiotics was 34 or 36% I can't remember which.
Since then I have… read more
What Is Lip Pursing
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Spiriva And Breo Combination - Bad?
Spiriva And Breo Combination - Bad?
Hi all,
I am currently on Spiriva Respimat (2 puff in the AM) and Breo (1 puff hour later). I was told by my pharmacist that this combination came up with side effects and that I should ask my doctor to change the Breo to something else. I use to take the Spiriva alone - but had a flair a few years ago and my pulmonologist added Breo. Maybe then it was okay :)
Has anyone changed out the Breo for something else? Pharmacist suggested Trelegy once a day..
Thanks for your suggestions **
Does Anxiety Affect Anybody?
Does Anxiety Affect Anybody?
I seem to get anxiety when getting ready to go out somewhere. Hyperventilating and Having a harder time breathing, when I was breathing just fine right before. [Only on nighttime oxygen.] A lot of times when I go to bed and just put the oxygen on, I'll have to sit up a few minuets to calm down.
I'm wandering if it is common or normal? Or if it's just me? should I say something to my regular Dr. or my pulmonologist? Or is it just me freaking out.
Hello. It doesn't matter. If it's something you are going through, ask. ( Everyone) !!! We all have same disease only differently !! There are a bunch of people going through what you are. You're not… read more
I Am Not Feeling To Good Today
I Am Not Feeling To Good Today
What are you doing to help yourself feel better? If your ordinary COPD symptoms are worse today again, call your doc. You want to try to catch things before they get so bad you have to go to Urgent… read more
Reasonable Accommodations For People With Emphysema/COPD
Reasonable Accommodations For People With Emphysema/COPD
I have a question regarding reasonable accommodations (ADA) requirements for employers. Due to my recent emphysema (mild) diagnosis, I do not want to subject myself to the possibility of getting sick from any variants (Delta, or other) and have to go into the office. I am currently on telework. However, I want to file something that officially recognizes I am allowed to telework via the reasonable accommodations policy Is anyone aware of any legal requirements for this? Can they deny me the… read more
p.s. The employment laws in my State include any workplace of at least 15 employees
IF the workplace "hazards" involve your protection from more than just co-workers and clients, some OSHA rules may… read more
What Are Some Of The Symptoms Of Covid From People Thats Had It.
What Are Some Of The Symptoms Of Covid From People Thats Had It.
I had runny nose yesterday and it's blocked today,also running 99. 5 temp
There is a new treatment they give, they are injecting antibodies to help recovery faster, that's what they did me before letting me go home also a steroid
