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Are You On Oxygen? Did Your Symptoms Improve Enough To Stop Oxygen Treatment?
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posted June 12, 2017
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im also on it been on it for 6 years

posted June 22, 2022
Still Smoking
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Is there anyone here that still smokes after being diagnosed. I am looking for some support to quit. I have attempted it several times since my diagnoses and have failed terribly. The patches, gum, vape pens and even cold turkey (which I wouldn't recommend)! The Doctor won't put me on Chantix because I suffer from Severe Major Depression and the side effects wouldn't be good for me!!! Two weeks ago I had an exacerbation and the E.R doctor ordered chest x-ray.s He came back after reading them… read more

posted December 19, 2015
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Let me know how your doing

posted February 22
What Triggers Your SOB? Any Advice On How To Avoid Or Recover From It?
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posted November 30, 2015
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@A MyCOPDTeam Member, just saw this post, thank you so much for prayers for my great-granddaughter. So appreciated.❤️

posted February 24, 2022
What Is Your Routine When You Experience Shortness Of Breath?
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posted April 24, 2017
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I purse my lip breathi slow in my nose out my lips purse. Like blow out a straw. Or use my pro air inhaler. Or if I’m home use my oxgen and take a short nap.,I tire out lot. Have to sit down, I… read more

posted April 19, 2021
Do You Sleep With Oxygen? Any Tips?
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posted May 1, 2017
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I have an oxygen concentrator so I don't have to worry about carrying it around. Can you not get a concentrator instead of the cylinders? If you have a large cylinder you should be able to get a… read more

posted February 25 (edited)
Should I Try Vaping To Quit Smoking?
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posted February 24, 2017
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That's true it does go into the lungs. I used it for awhile and it helped me but I tried to drink lots of water to flush it out

posted March 16, 2020
Do You Have Tips (or Life-hacks) On How To Remember To Take Your Meds?
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posted June 17, 2016
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Sounds like you guys have it down pat. Hope everyone is doing well

posted June 7, 2021
I Lost All Of My Closest Friends Because Of The Pain And Anxiety Due To Severe COPD. Any Advice?
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posted June 23, 2017
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Stress and anxiety only make the situation much worse, if you are a smoker, STOP NOW! Good luck
Happy breathing, God bless, Sandy
Saturday 16th March 2019
16.52pm uk 🇬🇧 time

posted March 16, 2019
Do You Experience Back Pain Because Of COPD? What Brings Relief?
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posted September 24, 2017
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Hi Narrowdog. Sounds like you’ve had quite a struggle lately. I hope your feeling better soon. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.

posted January 12, 2019
When You Go To ER, What Do You Take With You?
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posted January 14, 2016
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sooy can't comment as I'm not on o2

posted June 17, 2020
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