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Hoarse voice,at times. Notice it during speech.
Hoarse voice,at times. Notice it during speech.
During an ongoing conversation I run out of breath. It is not continuous, no warning signs I am aware of, atm. This was happening before being put on daily meds. Still happening, tho meds are making the daily grind easier to bear with. Unable to project voice with volume, not one to shout usually. Havn't spoken to Dr about this, tired of the 'too hard basket'. Appreciate any responses. Cheers.
Thanks Linda.Is this to prevent mouth thrush? Mostly do a google search on side effects with any new medications prescribed. Have had to return to Dr… read more
Needing to Know About 02 for 10 hours while flying
Needing to Know About 02 for 10 hours while flying
Hi, I need to know about how to fly on an air plane for 10 hours with o2. I have never flown with having o2. What should I expect from the airlines regarding o2.
I would have to beleive to have it last that long it must be pulse. You are lucky you can use pluse , letting you do more then us that have to have… read more
copd and rome italy
copd and rome italy
Hello, My wife and i are going to Rome Italy in October and i'm trying to find out if i will be okay for that , i am taking yulpelri along with budesonide and perforomist presently. I have a oxygen machine that i use 24/7 at 6 liters during the day and 4 at bedtime plus i have a portable oxygen machine that i use going out, it is a continuous flow up to 6 liters, i also have a inogen g2 that can go to 6 liters also, i try to keep it lower to save battery life. If i just sit around i can do… read more
After having a biopsy because doctors found masses in my lung, it showed that I have small cell lung cancer.
After having a biopsy because doctors found masses in my lung, it showed that I have small cell lung cancer.
I am waiting to hear from Oncologist regarding treatment. I'm not sure what to expect next. Any input would be appreciated.
Inhalers for copd
Inhalers for copd
Please can anybody help me I had 5 cardiac arrests last October and now have COPD and Emphasemia and angina but I have no inhalers but I am now starting to get out of breath would I be prescribed with inhalers now.
Regards
Hazel
I have emphysema and most inhalers irritate my throat and voice. Do others have this experience?
I have emphysema and most inhalers irritate my throat and voice. Do others have this experience?
The question seems to have missed the word "hoarse" - which is what happens to my voice when I use any inhaler - powder, or single use ones..............they all seem to irritate me - despite my rinsing and gargling very well.
Why can't COPD patients recieve stem cell treatments...???
Why can't COPD patients recieve stem cell treatments...???
I would be willing to be a test patient or whatever if they were to need someone to volunteer for stem cell testing.
Anyone have tips on dealing with disability judges
Anyone have tips on dealing with disability judges
@A MyCOPDTeam Member - Thank you for clarifying things for @A MyCOPDTeam Member. My COPD onset was quite a few years before "full" retirement age. I was… read more
Using a spirometer
Using a spirometer
Does using an incentive spirometer help the lungs?
It's a device people are often given after surgery, to help them increase the strength of their inhale. It probably won't hurt you, but it won't help… read more
