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I Have Mucus In My Lungs Which Makes Activity Difficult Does Anyone Have A Solution

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A MyCOPDTeam Member

For me, I have to avoid all dairy except butter because my body will produce so much mucus for a couple of days after eating it. I switched to vanilla almond milk and SO coconut milk ice cream.

posted July 6

Hi Anyone Deal With Asthma Copd Overlap? And Use Enerzair Breezhaler For Asthma?

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I have Severe Asthma with mild emphysema plus moderate severe obstructive sleep apnea

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Just found out that I have emphysema & asthma. Totally unexpected.

posted July 2

My Husband Is On End Of Life Care.Anyone Else In A Similar Situation ?

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My Hubby Has A Dry Cough & Lots Of Mucus & Hes Coughing A Lot Can Anyone Suggest Anything For Him To Take Thanks 🙏

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If it were Mr, I'd take a few puffs of my albutoral inhaler. Drink lots to help thin the mucus. It's good to cough up that mucus. This is just what I think. Feel better.

posted July 1

I Am So Confused. I Have No Idea If I Have Asthma, COPD, Emphysema Or What. The Dr Says He Thinks It’s Asthma. I Was Given Symbicort.

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I had COVID in Dec then RSV at end of Jan. My primary diagnosed me because I had hyperinflated lungs on cxr. Sent me for a PFT and this is where I stand now. He said we would come up with a plan. I guess the Symbicort is! I do feel like I can’t get a deep breath at times and o2 sat on Apple Watch has dropped down in the 80’s Any suggestions or words of advice of what I should do next?

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YW, No worries. None here wished to be an Expert on this topic but it helps to know what may NOT apply to you. Once you have a Pulmonologist on board, you can focus on your special situation. There is… read more

posted June 29 (edited)

What Do Others Use To Get Out Mucus? I Have Heard Of NAC But Haven't Tried It Yet

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Emphysema

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GP (UK) prescribed Carbocisteine which, for some, has side effects. I've been using it with great success for a few years now
ALSO, during exacerbation I need something to improve it so I use a… read more

posted July 2

How Do I Get So Breathless Just Going One End Of Bungalow And When My Oxygen Levels Taken They Are Okay I Have Severe Emphasemia

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Very breathless even when on inhalers

A MyCOPDTeam Member

It happens to me sometimes. I was told it is my pulmonary arterial hypertension that causes it. You need to see your Dr about it. Until then go slow and remember to take deep breaths.

posted June 30

Anyone Switched To Trelegy Have An Idea How Long Before You Noticed A Change In Lung Function?

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Im thinking of trying to switch from Budesonide neb to Trelegy if pulmonolgist agrees.Any ideas or help greatly appreciated😁

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thank you very helpful

posted June 27

I'm Wondering If Anyone Else Wakes Up At Around 3:00-4:00 A.m. Intensely Hot?It's Not Just In The Summer, It Happens In The Winter Too.

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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Yes, Jael, I guess it's something like that - I never got hot flashes so, maybe? I'm getting them now? LOL

posted June 24

I Have A Two Partner That I Need Help With. 1. I Can't Quit Smoking Even Though I Want To I've Done Pretty Well. I Need An Answer.

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I can't get past the last half cigarette a day. My son still smokes and itakes me want to. 2. Is anyone else experiencing problems breathing due to the heat? I breathe a little better in the one air conditioned room in our apartment. However, I still have a hard time

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thank you for your responses. I guess this is all up to me. I'm trying!

posted July 11
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