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Has Anyone Had Experience Of Oramorph? Does It Really Help With Breathlessness?
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My GP seems reluctant to prescribe it. I wonder why. Cost perhaps?

What Is A Respiratory Therapist.
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What is a respiratory therapist. Are they worth having.

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Star , That was very good thank you, Paulo...

Does Anyone Else Feel Like Their Meds Make Them More Anxious And Depressed Than What Comes With COPD Naturally.
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@A MyCOPDTeam Member - When a new medicine is recommended or prescribed, I do some research on it - The Mayo Clinic or the Cleveland Clinic. WebMD can be slightly wrong at times. And I've decided a… read more

Who Uses Prednisone Constantly
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I have emphysema

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I only use it when I have infections and flare ups, which seems to be a lot lately.

Somebody Sent Me A Link About A Herbal Remedy Called Dendrobium And Mullein Extract.
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Has anybody heard of this or used it, I am not recommending this, just enquiring about it. We have to be careful with our condition what we use or take.

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I have just begun drinking for two days Dendrobium and Mullien tea and it's effect was immediate for clearing out mucous and clearing the airways. I should add I use two teabags and a Lemon & Ginger… read more

Travel
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I would have the sea and beaches I have the opportunity to travel in the next year. What would be some suggestions for places to travel with COPD I have moderate copd and am on oxygen at night.
I live in Canada and would be flying out of Calgary.
Would love to hear of any semi-tropical or sea side places I could visit.

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Get a portable O2 machine that has a battery with a long life mine has 10 hours and i've travelled with it No problems

Zephyr Valves
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Has anyone had them installed?

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@A MyCOPDTeam Member, if your pulmonologist isn’t meeting your needs, maybe it’s time to find a new one? There’s nothing stopping you from getting a second opinion. Good luck !

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Atrovent
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Can you use salbutamol in the nebuliser at the same time as ipratropium?

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I have both COPD and asthma
First thing in morning I use 1 subutmol to open my airways 10 min later I use 2 budnise nebunes then 5 min later I use single Ipromide I then mix the ipromid and subutmol… read more

Please Share What Antidepressant You May Be Using For Depression With Emphysema.
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Treating depression requires a multi-faceted approach, and prescribed antidepressants may not be for everyone. Your doctor may recommend other approaches first, such as counseling or… read more

I Have Heard That Anxiety Can Cause A Person To Have Shortness Of Breath Or A Flare Up
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I have heard that anxiety can cause a person who has COPD to experience shortness of breath or a flare up. I know a person experiencing shortness of breath can become anxious but what I want to know is if a person has anxiety can that cause shortness of breath or a flare up. Does anyone know.

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I am on meds for major depression and anxiety already but it's different this time. Unfortunately, the VA here is closed today. I've to wait til tomorrow to get in touch with her. she'll contact my… read more