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to ask your doctor at your visit? Was there in March, for first time/diagnosis and go back in June
@A MyCOPDTeam Member thank you for the hug I hope some of the answers you receive can help lots of folks are so helpful sending hugs right back at you have a great weekend God bless you breathe easy… read more
Thank you. Been on antibiotic for 6 days . Feeling better.
Why does your Pulmonary dr want you to see a cardiologist ?
Yep love my cardiologist and pulmonologist both equally. Had heart attack at pulmonary rehab class
thank you
What are the symptoms of a COPD flare up?? I've been really coughing and the gunk sticks in my throat thus I have the feeling that I am choking and then I throw up afterwards.
Shirley, you don't need a breathing test to be treated for an exacerbation. As a matter of fact, a breathing test then would show you at your worst, and could be significantly different once you've… read more
Woke up this morning and blood pressure was highter than its ever been. 210-115. Was considering calling ambulence but prayed through it. Anyone ever experience anything like that?
Please check in with your doctor
Does anyone else suffer from daily backaches? I can’t do anything without having to sit down and rest! This morning I woke up with my hips and legs hurting. I took a couple of Tylenol but so far they haven’t helped. Any suggestions?
Thanks.
Rosemary Good......
What kind of breathing treatments do you get? I would love to try that and possibly get off nightly oxygen.
The COPD Foundation has a survey on telehealth for COPD that you’re invited to take; we’d appreciate your feedback!
https://forms.gle/xBtgGgFhuEVinb9j9
Thanks!
Also took the survey.
I recently purchased a Conair Extreme Steam Fabric Steamer and it says "Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered" There is no open flame, which is the precaution I have received from the folks here. Would it be referring to liquid oxygen rather than a concentrator? Would it be hot enough to ignite? Anyone have any ideas as to why?
to save law suits they put any possible conditions out there even if is near impossible,oxygen will not blow up from a concentrator,you would have to be in an air tight room for a whole day and light… read more
@A MyCOPDTeam Member yep sitting to catch my breath works best for me which is why i like to take my cane stool or stroller cart to sit while recovering , i walked 3 miles today at 5,280 foot altitude… read more
