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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

There Are Mixed Viewpoints About COPD & Alcohol. Do You Drink? How Does It Affect Your COPD?
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Because of a gluten intolerance, I used to drink cider - 3 maybe 4 pints at a time but, eventually I realised that they swell my stomach making inhaling harder
I switched to my favourite tipple,… read more

Is Vaping With CBD Oil A Good Treatment For COPD ???? Has Anyone Used This Treatment For COPD ????
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Why on earth would you think this might be a good thing? Chek yourself.

What Effects Has Copd Caused On Your Teeth?
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Thank you Jean.

Why Am I Always Cold?
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I am in severe stage copd. I have always been warm blooded but My hands and feet seem to be cold quit often. At times I just can't get warm. Anyone else experience this problem? What causes this?

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Invest in Bambillo bedding. Bamboo cotton sheets, pillowcases, and a Bambillo undersheet topper, or a merino wool undersheet topper with electric blanket. They're very good investments!

My Doctor More Or Less Has Given Up On Me Like There’s No Solution. More Or Less Said Try And Enjoy Your Life.
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I have COPD. Was hospitalized for 10 days about 3 weeks ago after getting RSV. I was told I’d need oxygen on discharge but after having the walking test I didn’t need it. I saw my doctor a week after being discharged for a check up. I told her I’m still getting breathless, feel quite weak etc. Plus have a cough now I’ve never had before. She said this is your new normal. Your lungs severely damaged and they aren’t getting any better. Just try and enjoy your life. I walked out feeling just… read more

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@A MyCOPDTeam Member. May I ask where you live ? I live in Ontario canada. After having RSV my lungs apparently are now severe. Not sure I needed to hear that if you know what I mean.

Does Anyone Drink With COPD ?
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I have a vodka and tonic or juice about 1 or 2 twice a month! I have never noticed it bothering my breathing or me!

What Benefits Are You Entitled To
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I have friends who have bus passes,blue badges and more support

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I got SS disability...No problem. The Social Security Administration website has a link to follow. Based on breathing tests you can determine eligibility. There is a range for the FEV test. Look… read more

What Does Cause Blood Brusing.
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I am only on inhalers . If I get hit or anything on my arms it"s instant blood bruise !! Why .. What can help.. What causes this ?? (update.) .. Have went to a skin doctor she said that cotizones or any type of skin creams with this helps make thin skin . . prednisone really is bad for the skin .. .When outside long sleeves.. taking vitamin c to help built up collagen in the skin . Go back well now the end of this month Aug

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The prednisone makes the little thin arteries become more thinner. when u hit your arms they burst. Leaving a blood bruise . My dermatologists said there no cure for it.

I Have Not Heard Many People Ask By The Weather Has Anything To Do With COPD. It Might Seem That Cold Windy Wet Weather Is Not Our Friend.
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Heat and humidity are not very good on COPD I’ve found also