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Can Someone Explain The Stages Of COPD And Whats The Average Life Expectancy
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

I think you are very brave with asking for that information.

posted October 3
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

A MyCOPDTeam Member

You’re in the grip of a powerful addiction. Try to turn your days around and change your triggers from smoking to something else. For example - I used to grab a smoke the minute I got behind the… read more

posted November 5
What Triggers Your SOB? Any Advice On How To Avoid Or Recover From It?
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

@A MyCOPDTeam Member, just saw this post, thank you so much for prayers for my great-granddaughter. So appreciated.❤️

posted February 24, 2022
Are You On Oxygen? Did Your Symptoms Improve Enough To Stop Oxygen Treatment?
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

I was on oxygen many years ago after several years I was taken off oxygen
However I’m back on it since March 2023 still on it.

posted November 18
What Is Your Routine When You Experience Shortness Of Breath?
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

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
What Types Of Exercise Or Physical Therapy Activities Do You Do?
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Good for you, @A MyCOPDTeam Member - I hope everything goes well and that you’re good as new in no time at all. Happy Wednesday !

22-MAR-23

posted March 22
Do You Sleep With Oxygen? Any Tips?
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

I’m on 15hrs oxygen plus 2 hours on cylinders daily
I use it overnight but I don’t get a full nights sleep I might get an hour here and there. I sort of wake up with a jerk
Even having the oxygen on… read more

posted November 10
When You Go To ER, What Do You Take With You?
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

sooy can't comment as I'm not on o2

posted June 17, 2020
How Do You Usually Respond To The Comment "You Don't Look Sick"?
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Me too. People say "you're looking great!" "I heard you were sick, but you look fine." I guess the only useful thing to say is "Thanks!" Although I've noticed a tendency to tell people I'm on O2… read more

posted November 5, 2022
Do You Have Tips (or Life-hacks) On How To Remember To Take Your Meds?
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Sounds like you guys have it down pat. Hope everyone is doing well

posted June 7, 2021
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