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
For those who use rescue inhalers (i.e. Respimat, ProAir, Ventolin...how often do you use and how does it help you?
Two nubulizer medicines,two inhalers plus’s oxygen when I’m on the move .also emergency inhaler as needed .
what can you do to lower the heart rate and blood pressure? any one ? mine is just getting higher and higher !!!!
Do the have you on a rescue inhaler. I was wheezing today and use it.
Has anyone else have any problems with hair loss after being on Inhalers ( Symbicort and Proair ) for several years? I am experiencing severe Hair loss and cannot figure out why....only thing that has changed for me is being diagnosed with COPD and put on Inhalers 3+ yrs ago...
Ive been using inhalers for about 4 years. I started losing my hair dramatically in the last 6 months. I believe I menopause kicked in as well. Moreover, its frizzy no matter what. If i get it cut… read more
i was taken off off combivent years ago as it interfered with my bp etc.
@A MyCOPDTeam Member - I've used diazapam (generic for Valium), 2 mg, cut in half, 2 -3 times/day, for many years. While for many it can cause depression or anxiety but for me it's the opposite… 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
Yes thats a good idea.Seems pharmacist always busy..but sure worth a try. Thank you