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Showers
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I fine it easier to take a bath. I take my carry oxygen in the bathroom and can wear it while I bath. I have the hand shower head dangle down to use when I wash my hair. I keep all I need in a easy… read more

Who Uses Prednisone Constantly
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I have emphysema

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A MyCOPDTeam Member

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

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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A MyCOPDTeam Member

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

Pneumococcal Vaccine
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭

Description for pneumococcal vaccine describes Prednisone. No mention of vaccine.

Listed under treatments

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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thank you for responses

However, I was referring to the section under "resources and treatments".....the vaccine description is not given.
Have a good day!

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

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A MyCOPDTeam Member

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

On Daxas Roflumilast 6 Days Got Quite Ill Has Anyone Found Something To Less The Flu Like Effects
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Keep you a bottle of anise star essential oil and when you feel nauseous take a whiff or 2. For some reason felt nauseous last week and immediately took a couple whiffs and went right away. Tamiflu… read more

Does Anyone Use Medical Marijuana For Your COPD
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D if so did you get your perscription from your COPD doctor and if so how are you doing on it

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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Well done to you.

Predinsone Causing Headaches
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My body isn't liking it, I have to go on prednisone for a couple of weeks. Here's my question:
Has anyone (that's been on this medication) had success getting rid of the headache that goes along with it????
Regular headache medication doesn't seem to even take the edge off.

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A MyCOPDTeam Member

I get headaches all the time, Tylenol seems to help

Hi Are There Any Active People Around Bournemouth Uk That Would Like To Meet And Chat About COPD And Symptoms And Enjoy A Coffee And Cake 😊
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Spiriva
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No, spiriva is once every 24 hrs. Advair is once every 12 hrs.