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Why Cant I Stop Smokin
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what convinced me to quit was finding out that tobacco companies manipulate the amount of nicotine to keep us hooked, I #ucking hate being used, So I haven't touched one since. Still like weed ;-)

Warning Companies Exploiting People With Respiratory Problems
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Definitely agree. Sometimes people are so desperate they'll try anything. Increasing health literacy would help a lot.

Does Anyone Know Where I Can Buy A Flutter Value That Attaches To A Nebulizer?
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A guy had a video on this sight explaining the process. I'm thinking it was a valve that attaches a flutter device to the nebulizer so you use them together. It was a great little video but I… read more

Is Any One Experiencing Insomnia? 2 Maybe 3 Hrs Per Night.
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Wondering if some of the meds might be causing it. I'm tired and sleepy when I go down but 2 hrs later wide awake. Tried going back but just toss and turn.

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I have been on a c-pap machine for years and I too suffered with the mask. I use pillows and have not had the problems. Ask your c-pap provider to get the pillows (small inserts in your nose) no mask… read more

Why Can't I Sign In So I Can Read What I'm Supposed To ?? Just Sends Me Into Other Things
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I had a terrible time signing for a long time until I realized you can sign in with google. Everything works fine now

Learning Which Size Of Nasal Cannula To Use
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I would like a resource on different types of cannula's and how to fit yourself. Some with small spikes don't deliver enough. Others with bigger spikes seem to whistle. I hate that a company just dropped off a concentrator and a nasal cannula and left. I ordered some new ones to try, but a few of them have long long tails, others don't feel right. Some of them really stink! It just seems like somewhere there will be a good resource to explain the different kinds and what they offer so you… read more

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Hi this is what I got 16soft ;7 and the same is written on the 7 feet

Is There A Co2 Monitor Device? In Many Ambulances Have Had Personel Tell Me My Oxygen Stats Are
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fine why am i struggling to breathe? Other than the painful dreaded ABG, is there a electronic device similar to a pulseox to monitor Co2? Why not? I think you coud make a buck or two, just sayin'.
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Indeed it is, yes. Still a wearable co2 device would be good for the < or > co2 readers as well.

What Can We Do To Keep Teammates Interested In The COPD Site And It Goals?
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I do want to add that I appreciate this site. It's free, and we all get a lot from it. We and the people who own it. It is a godsend and probably a life saver. It could be so much better. At one time… read more

What Exercise Has Rehab Taught To Do For Copd... What Exercise Have Drs Told You To Do
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My screen name is link.. Linda... contact my page please explaining what exercises you do ---Thanks

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I'm sorry I perhaps responded to the wrong person \I was responding to the person who said she was lazy

Nebulizer Question
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How long should I wait to do the steroid inhaler after my nebulizer treatment? How do others do their treatments?

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My meds say wait 90 minutes