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What Does Exasperation Mean?
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Thank you...............need to get as much info as possible xxx

Hello Everyone!. I Was Diagnosed With COPD In 2009, I Was Doing Really Well, No Coughing, Hardly Any Signs Of The Disease.
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Then in 2017 I had gotten worse, I’ve been on different inhalers, but after a while they quit working. I’m on Symbicort and prednisone 10mg, and antibiotic. The Symbicort isn’t working as well as it use to, I’ve tried the powder inhalers, don’t work for me. My question is when do you run out of inhalers to use, are there stronger ones? or am I at the end of the road. What happens after you run out of inhalers?. It’s scary...

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I think the next step will be oxygen bottle

Has Anyone Tried Dupixent Injections For Treatment? It's Supposed To Decrease Reliance On Oral Steroids.
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The trials showed that dupixent reduced exacerbations in COPD patients by 30%. Reducing the number of exacerbations would likely result in a reduction of the use of oral steroids, assuming that you… read more

What Is The Difference Between A Flare Up And Exacerbation
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The hot weather is a nightmare for me as of my last check my lung function was 37% and I really struggle in the heat, I have not yet give in to oxygen, but find it very hard to exercise as I have… read more

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

How Long Do Exasperation Usually Last
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I started an exasperation almost 2 weeks ago and am still having it. How long does it usually take the other 4 were about 3 weeks.

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Weather here has been crazy.....had 90 degrees just a couple of weeks ago, then a few days in the 50's. Today was in the high 70's.........first we need A/C and then have to turn on the heat in a… read more

What Is The Definition Foe Exasperation?
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This happened to me this week

What Is A COPD Exacerbation?Can Someone Explain What An Exacerbation Looks And Feels Like?
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I seem to be doing pretty well with stage 4 COPD but recently have been feeing upper chest aches, abdominal muscle cramps and some acid reflux.

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Sorry not to reply here sooner but my brain goes on strike now and then..I forget what I was going to say. Anyway, thanks for the info!

Is Anybody On Antibiotics For Life? How Long Have You Been Using It & What Is The Strength Of The Antibiotics.
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My Dr. & my pharmacy did not want me to take it but my lung Dr. wanted me to take it. I take it every other day.

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8 Signs Your COPD May Be Worsening Read Article...
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Take Probiotics instead!!

I Have Severe Copd And My Dr Just Put Me On Roflumilast. Is Anyone Else Taking It And If So Is It Working?
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Have been for five years. Is it doing anything? Maybe preventing an exaserbation.