Does anyone know of any local in person monthly meetings for a support group that gets together for copd, Empyema in Dallas/Ft. Worth Texas area?
Hello- I have a COPD clinical trial available. Feel free to call or text me for more info. (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators).
Actually my cholesterol is great - my exercise is less then it was but its not gone - I start pulmonary rehab soon as well,
Have any of you who are in Pulmonary rehabilitation (or have already been) participated in harmonica therapy as part of your program? If you did do you think it was helpful?
I use one of these 2x a day, very helpful
I can never find anyone on this site. How do I do it?
Hi mccurry. no problem I only get on here once in a while as i get lost here and get frustrated so am on only once ini a shile. Hugs to ya!
I have meet a young lady through face book in Australia that is looking for a support group for pulmatory fibrosis can any one out there help her out
I will look into the site again Every time I go into the sites I start to think there must ne an easier way to get all the information being in a country area makes it a little slower to catch on with… read more
hi i recently had ct scan wbich showed mild emphsema changes nothing else. Had a spirometry which my gp said results were moderate copd fev1 level69% but i had a consultant look at the scan images whom said he sees no evidence of copd at all, that tbe emphsema changes were so mild he considered it fairly normal.He said he doesnt think its copd, but my gp says the spirometry is definaty saying copd, im confused
My pulmonologist said the exact same thing, he thinks my weight is the issue , I’m at 162 right now. And I’m 4’11. He wants me to lose weight and said get Ozempic but my insurance won’t approve it… read more
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My current medications allow me to go to work (office based) but I can't do any exercise or anything strenuous. I used to be so active and I get depressed and frustrated that I can't go hillwalking or cycling any more.
Has anyone had any success with alternative therapies? I'm thinking of things like acupuncture, herbalism etc. I admit to being a bit of a sceptic but I'm prepared to try anything.
I'd love to hear of other people experiences in this area.
I struggle with the smells of perfumes,cleaning fluids ect. So I don't think I would try the oils.x
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!
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