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Ive been waking with a strong smell of exhaust fumes where none exist

Ive been, just recently, waking to the strong odor of exhaust fumes. Besides the smell my heart is racing and sometimes my oxygen (nasal cannula) has slipped off. Anyone else experience this? Its frightening. And i live no where near roadway parking or autos

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A MyCOPDTeam Member said:

Hello @A MyCOPDTeam Member:. I have not experienced this issue with my cannula. I like @A MyCOPDTeam Member suggestion for softening them up a bit,… read more

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Hi Has anyone been diagnosed with copd, and treated with a biologic?

After many frequent ER visits, drs. said my eosiniphiles are high(.no allergies or parasites.)
I know that can be with severe asthma. Had many ct scans, chest x-rays etc. all neg.
Have been told my FEV1 is 46%. I guess I am not sure if this is copd.
or something that manifests itself as copd. thank you...I'd appreciate any thoughts Nancy.

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A MyCOPDTeam Member said:

Thank you so very much.
I hope that you are doing well. Love and Prayers, Nancy

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Need help figuring out what my specific problem is, or if it is just one of the expected issues of this disease.

For the past 2 days I have had a little difficulty breathing, but chalked it up to the humid weather. However yesterday I got extremely upset over a personal matter and have gone downhill ever since. Taking meds as usual, took a breathing treatment, pursed breathing and still short of breath. My oxygen level has been from 96-99 and blood pressure pretty well controlled. Hard for me to understand since I… read more

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A MyCOPDTeam Member said:

Anxiety can certainly make a difference, as can humid weather. Breathing is often jore difficult under both conditions. I would suggest you learn Pursed… read more

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Been in hospital for 3 weeks with fluid on the lungs I don't know if to have the flu jabs

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A MyCOPDTeam Member said:

Hello @A MyCOPDTeam Member. The flu formulation is changed every year for the different regions in the world based on recommendation from the World… read more

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Every time Ive flu jabs I goes downhill

A MyCOPDTeam Member said:

I wear a hospital mask when I go anywhere, it keeps germs from me.. .

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Sore throat caused by advair?

Any suggestions for relieving horrible throat back of tongue rawness from using advair?

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A MyCOPDTeam Member said:

It wil work I ordered some liquid probitis just got going to give it a try to. I did have to see the Dr first time my toung did like the he swabed my… read more

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Whst happened to the Good Ol'Days?

Help anyone! Question a bit dated but true. . . .

Read here:.
https://www.popsci.com/how-do-i-know-to-breathe

Listen here:. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hYKYka-PNt0

I wish those days were in the windshield instead of the rear view mirror. Rejoice, these are the Good Ol' Days. . .

May your next day be your Best day for Breathing Easy.

Just wondering if people use their nebuliser daily.

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A MyCOPDTeam Member said:

@A MyCOPDTeam Member There are a lot of different brands of portable nebulizers, but I have only tried one. I have had really good luck with it. I can… read more

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Hi all. I'm new to group. I was told I needed

Hi all breathing techniques ?

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A MyCOPDTeam Member said:

Hello @A MyCOPDTeam Member and Welcome. Your question was partially answered above by another Member. Also, look for the blue link that says Cleveland… read more

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