COPD
Questions + Answers
Does anyone have ways to avoid the things that trigger either anxiety or panic attacks or even exasperations ?
Does anyone have ways to avoid the things that trigger either anxiety or panic attacks or even exasperations ?
I was given a small 3x5 card with the following written on it to help when a panic attack is happening: It works. Look around you and find the following… read more
Do others have problems with bowel control, and how do you deal with it?
Do others have problems with bowel control, and how do you deal with it?
I have stage 4 COPD (portable oxygen some of the time), but for a long time I’ve had a bowel issue that has been influencing my behavior much more than I would like it to — sometimes if I’m anxious, rushed, or get out of breath I get a very strong urge to defecate. Oftentimes I can reverse this by really concentrating and telling myself I’m stronger than the urge, but sometimes this just doesn’t work and I have to deal with it. The… read more
I agree with Jean. In addition to COPD, I have CHF and GERD. I have that problem when I eat midsize to large meal. Right after getting out of the… read more
Do others have problems with constipation and bowel control, and how do you deal with it?
Do others have problems with constipation and bowel control, and how do you deal with it?
Has anyone used morphine for breathing? If so any feedback would be greatlly appriciated.
Has anyone used morphine for breathing? If so any feedback would be greatlly appriciated.
One thing to be careful with morphine is, it alters the way the brain deals with things. I had always heard morphine is a pain killer, but I found that… read more
Has anyone used the new once a day Trilagey? I'm really nervous. I've been on Anoro for a couple years. If you have any side effects?
Has anyone used the new once a day Trilagey? I'm really nervous. I've been on Anoro for a couple years. If you have any side effects?
I should never read side effects on my meds. Now I'm scared to take it.
I'm seeing questions about weight loss; I've had weight gain. Anyone else gaining weight?
Stop my medications
Stop my medications
I am currently using Advair 250/50 and Spiriva Handihaler.
What would happen if I discontinued using these without consulting my doctor?
your lungs will fillup .youend up in-hospital because you cannot breathe
don't even think of it ..
I notice on my Part D that my Symbicort price is over $3500... has anyone else had this increase on their Part D plans?
I notice on my Part D that my Symbicort price is over $3500... has anyone else had this increase on their Part D plans?
Why increase in Symbicort on Part D Plans
If you run across the inhalers that are really expensive, and if you are a veteran, contact the VA about receiving medical benefits. You can get your… read more
How do you afford inhalers with Medicare??
How do you afford inhalers with Medicare??
I am on Incruse Ellipta and Breo Ellipta, plus Proair as an emergency and also a nebulizer when I have flare ups. I will be going on Medicare in January. Any tips on how to afford them on Medicare?
