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Has It Been Easy Or Difficult To Identify Triggers?
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I seem to spend a great deal of time identifying and eliminating triggers to COPD and exasperations..

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I think sometime I just panic myself into them

What Is A COPD Exacerbation?Can Someone Explain What An Exacerbation Looks And Feels Like?
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I seem to be doing pretty well with stage 4 COPD but recently have been feeing upper chest aches, abdominal muscle cramps and some acid reflux.

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Sorry not to reply here sooner but my brain goes on strike now and then..I forget what I was going to say. Anyway, thanks for the info!

Hello Everyone!. I Was Diagnosed With COPD In 2009, I Was Doing Really Well, No Coughing, Hardly Any Signs Of The Disease.
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Then in 2017 I had gotten worse, I’ve been on different inhalers, but after a while they quit working. I’m on Symbicort and prednisone 10mg, and antibiotic. The Symbicort isn’t working as well as it use to, I’ve tried the powder inhalers, don’t work for me. My question is when do you run out of inhalers to use, are there stronger ones? or am I at the end of the road. What happens after you run out of inhalers?. It’s scary...

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I think the next step will be oxygen bottle

What Does Exasperation Mean?
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Thank you...............need to get as much info as possible xxx

How Long Do Exasperation Usually Last
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I started an exasperation almost 2 weeks ago and am still having it. How long does it usually take the other 4 were about 3 weeks.

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Weather here has been crazy.....had 90 degrees just a couple of weeks ago, then a few days in the 50's. Today was in the high 70's.........first we need A/C and then have to turn on the heat in a… read more

Anyone On Low Dose Prednisone?
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If so what is the dosage and do you have any side effects from it?

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@A MyCOPDTeam Member yep and no no real side affects

What Is The Difference Between A Flare Up And Exacerbation
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The hot weather is a nightmare for me as of my last check my lung function was 37% and I really struggle in the heat, I have not yet give in to oxygen, but find it very hard to exercise as I have… read more

I Was Diagnosed With Moderate Copd In September This Year..I’m Wondering How Long Stage 2 Lasts And How Long Flare Ups Last..
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I never realized I had copd until the flare ups worsened and became more frequent..I was dianowed with mild asthma just 3 years ago..seems increases in temperatures and long days outside acts as a trigger

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If you take all the recommended steps to help yourself and have a bit of luck, you could stay at stage 2 for the rest of your life. No smoking, daily exercise of at least 30 minutes, weight control… read more

I’ve Had COPD For A Number Of Years...have Done PRcourse. Can Exercise Improve Lung Function,or Simply Prevent Deterioration?
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Is swimming good ,and is it good to get right out of breath...exercise till unable to breath untill stopping?

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@A MyCOPDTeam Member....
You're the CAT'S MEOW!!!!!
Thank you!!!!
SuZz

Exasperations
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What are they? I have seen many references to them.

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I always inform my doctor of colds or any other illness I get. Unless it is something new I stay home. He knows what meds I need and when. He will call me in if he fells it is needed.