I have a backpack for mine which is great for walking. It doesn’t feel as heavy as having to carry it on my shoulder. It is well worth it to get one
what can you do to lower the heart rate and blood pressure? any one ? mine is just getting higher and higher !!!!
For those who use rescue inhalers (i.e. Respimat, ProAir, Ventolin...how often do you use and how does it help you?
Have to say I use blue inhaler some days not at all other days I use maby 6-10 , I use a brown inhaler 2 morning 2 night & 10 minutes no 2 oxygen from a bottle usually at bed time I now live in a… read more
Hi, I have mild/moderate COPD, it fluctuates wildly according to the weather. I do not use oxygen and my oxygen level is 90%.
I love going abroad to Corfu, the flying time is about 5 - 5 and a half hours. I haven't flown since developing COPD,
Has anyone had experience of flying with COPD - how was it for you. Any tips? Thanks in advance.
Please don't judge those of us who can walk from the wheelchair to our seats (I fly business class so it isn't far) I can walk short distances but that doesn't mean I'm not disabled! More than 10 or… read more
i was taken off off combivent years ago as it interfered with my bp etc.
Have been using ProAir once a day and works well, now my insurance is switching me to a generic Albuterol Sulfate HFA--can anyone tell me if this will be the same as using ProAir?
Proair is a rescue inhaler; the main ingredient is albuterol, so the generic inhaler prescribed will be basically the same. Check with your doc or pharmacist to confirm.
Its best to keep moving no matter how bad your breathing is. Moving helps you breathe better.
Does taking a shower help you breathe better?
Mel
I leave the br door open a bit and have my machine just outside of the room so I get fairly dry air. On bad days I use bathing wipes to at least quell the stink😀
Trilogy is a combination of medicines that works very well for me’