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Are You Using Spacers With Your Inhalers ? What Do You Think Of Them?
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Spacers are supposed to greatly improve the effectiveness of inhalers. I take salbutamol when having laboured breathing during exercise. I find carrying the inhaler a nuisance but it still works well… read more

posted November 19
Is It Trilogy Or Trelegy A Machine Or An Inhaler Are There 2 Products With Similar Names? We Need The Mythbusters To Set Us Straight!
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Hi Alice
In the UK Trilogy is an inhaler,
I hope this is helpfull
Take care
Eric x

posted November 19
Does Deep Breathing Exercise Help Copd? I've Asked This Several And Never Got A Answer!!πŸ€”
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Its best to keep moving no matter how bad your breathing is. Moving helps you breathe better.

posted 7 days ago
Has Anyone Taken Trelegy 200? How Did It Work Out?
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Trelegy didn't work for me at all.

posted 3 days ago
Why Are My Steroids Not Helping?
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

I'm not sure whish steroids you're asking about. If you're asking about oral steroids that's one thing, if you're asking about inhaled steroids that's another. It may be that you don't respond to… read more

posted November 18
For Bloating After Anything Goes Down My Throat,is Making The Breathing Harder, Does Anybody Have Any Dietary Tips That Are Not Draconian ??
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

I gain weigh with steriods.

posted 3 days ago
How Can I Get Rid Of Mucus? I'm Afraid It's Hurting My Lungs.
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I take Mucinex 1200 twice a day. Works great for me/

posted 3 days ago
What Breathing Methods Work Best ForCOPD?
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

If you bend over to do anything, diaphragmatic breathing doesn't work real well, but if you put your leg up on the side of the bed and put your socks on, you don't begin to have the same problem. Try… read more

posted November 18
When Do You Know If You Need An Antibiotic If The Thing You Have Is Only 5 Days Old?
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­

Went to the Pulminologist Tuesday and it is now Saturday. Breathing ok but lots of thick yellowish mucus.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

My Dr just wants me to call or email him as soon as I start seeing yellow or green color in my mucus. It is best to get antibiotics as soon as possible or things can get worse fast. It will save you a… read more

posted November 19
How Do You Handle Nasal Congestion When On Oxygen?
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­

I can take oral decongestants due to medication interactions and I'm concerned my allergies will flare up.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Talk with your doc about nasal sprays as robin9 suggests.

posted November 18
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