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Top 10 Search Results for "Cost"

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Inhaler Costs!
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With the insane cost of inhalers in the US, has anybody here purchased them from another country? I have seen where the Spiriva inhaler only costs $125.00 from Canada, but almost $400 here! I need help as I currently don't have ins & the out of pocket is killing me!

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I have used overseas pharmacy in the past and it is much cheaper. I would not use the generic versions. Mail times can be long because the drugs have to clear customs so if you order, make sure you… read more

This Year I Will Be Going On Medicare. Looking For A Plan To Cover COPD Meds And Inhalers.
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭

All too confusing! Am currently using Tudorza and rescue inhaler. Inhaler costs on Medicare seem cost prohibitive. Any info would be appreciated!

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Get Medicare parts A, B, & D. That is the best way to go. Advantage providers are being sued. Claims are not being properly paid. They are refusing emergency care in cases & kil ling people because… read more

Can You Translate The Cost Of COPD Into Canadian Dollars?
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Thanks for the reply.

Any Idea On How To Get Rid Of Mucas In Throat So I Can Get A Nights Sleep Without Coughing All Night Thank You All
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It’s not called Carbocisteine is it these capsules I take 4 a day . My specialist said there not realy that good . I actually agree

My Question Is What Is The Real Difference Between A Bipap Machine And A Trilogy Machine, There Is A Huge Cost Difference For Sure ??
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭

Just I look on the internet for info and it’s confusing for sure. I believe they are trying to baffle us.. to use the most expensive.. anyone else have concerns about this.. I know they both are helping a lot of us.. just wanna know what is what ???

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I LOVE my Bipap. Took me months (and a few masks) before I adjusted tho. BB (Before Bipap) I would wake up every hour all night long. Now I sleep 8-10 hours straight. I also have semi-panic attacks… read more

Has Anyone Heard Of, Or Used, Salt Therapy For COPD?
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I think the cost varies between countries I get most things from eBay as you can buy from around the world here I the UK £9/10 for the salt pipe and a 2yr supply of salt seems cheap here I know the… read more

Symbicort Vs Spiriva Respimat
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Any experience with both? Without regard to cost or coverage, which worked best for you?

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Symbicort is a bronchodilator combined with an inhaled steroid (LABA with an ICS); Spiriva (LAMA) is a bronchodilator that targets different areas then Symbicort in the lungs. They are different… read more

How Is The Need For Supplemental Oxygen Assessed And Measured?
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77 yrs old. Diagnosed 5 years ago. Most activity brings on SOB

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Great information Jean, I truly appreciate it.

I Have Lost My Sense Of Taste While On Oxygen. Is This Common
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Not a diagnosis, but "drying out" is a common complaint of Oxygen use. Loss of taste can also be associated with being dehydrated too. SO moisture does (or does not) circulate throughout the body -… read more

Prednisone
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Is anybody on prednisone? How long do you use it for and does it help? If it does help, what does it help with? Does it help with energy, breathing, etc. thank you Advance :-)

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I take as part of my rescue pack it tackles the inflammation I have high heart rate got acute on chronic asthma plus COPD among other illnesses
Besides cravings feeling bloated and at times I feel… read more