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Clearing chest

Hi I have trouble clearing my chest with flutter device , used to take me 15 mins now after over an hour it’s not completely clear. I have bronchiectasis and...

Hi I have trouble clearing my chest with flutter device , used to take me 15 min...

Eddiesname

•6 years ago

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Lisinopril

I was prescribed lisinipril. I was wondering if anyone takes this and if it affects your breathing in a good or bad way. Thanks for any replies

I was prescribed lisinipril. I was wondering if anyone takes this and if it affe...

Batbara

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Put on hospice with COPD

Hi, just been put on hospice with copd, which I have had for many yrs. On Oxygen 24/7 & doing several medications to help. Do nebs every 4 hrs. etc. Mayo...

Hi, just been put on hospice with copd, which I have had for many yrs. On Oxygen...

DianeMorris

•6 years ago

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Is it possible to be free of COPD as my mother who is 94 was diagnosed with it 20 years ago, plus asthma and later emphysema, now after 3 infections plus 2...

Is it possible to be free of COPD as my mother who is 94 was diagnosed with it 2...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Micus

Hi hope you’re all trying to enjoy the sunshine, I was diagnosed 10 years ago with Copd and managed it quiet we’ll until developing liver problems which...

Hi hope you’re all trying to enjoy the sunshine, I was diagnosed 10 years ago w...

Dencos102

•6 years ago

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My stubborn friend.

My question for you wonderful, bright people is this, and it pertains to my very hard-headed friend. :o She says she really thinks she has COPD, but feels that...

My question for you wonderful, bright people is this, and it pertains to my very...

phyllis_liberty

•6 years ago

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Cordyceps

Any body got any advice on cordyceps bought some just what to know if they do anygood

Any body got any advice on cordyceps bought some just what to know if they do an...

Southp

•6 years ago

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Newbie

Not sure if I'm doing this right think I am is anybody there

Southp

•6 years ago

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Muscles burning and breathless

I was diagnosed with COPD about 20 years ago because I was having trouble taking the trash to the road, walking to the mailbox, or pretty much any physical...

I was diagnosed with COPD about 20 years ago because I was having trouble taking...

mccool

•6 years ago

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Respimat soft Mist Inhaler

I have been breathless for ages now and yes I’m a smoker. I’m also a very anxious person as suffer with bad anxiety. Anyway I saw the nurse today and ECG was...

I have been breathless for ages now and yes I’m a smoker. I’m also a very anxiou...

Mandie4711

•6 years ago

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Any help please.

I am now 71 and was diagnosed with COPD about 20 years ago and until 2 years ago managed very well. How can I be recording an oxygen level of 99 and still not...

I am now 71 and was diagnosed with COPD about 20 years ago and until 2 years ago...

Dids49

•6 years ago

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Carers

Hi Guys I have been told and know that I need help with personal care but I really don't know how to deal with a stranger helping me on a personal level so I...

Hi Guys I have been told and know that I need help with personal care but I real...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Glue like Phlem

Hi everyone - I am stage 3/4 - 32% lung capacity. No oxygen. I had my first scare with an exacerbation that lead to my first ambulance ride. I am struggling...

Hi everyone - I am stage 3/4 - 32% lung capacity. No oxygen. I had my first sca...

ibecarolita

•6 years ago

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Natural Approach to copd

I earned my spot here the hard way, left with 20 percent of my lung function after TB and smoking for years, saw dust and paint fumes. I was prone to pneumonia...

I earned my spot here the hard way, left with 20 percent of my lung function aft...

Newfie1

•6 years ago

44 Replies

Questions about End-Stage Emphysema

HI my husband, who is 66, has end-stage emphysema. Late last summer we were involved in a scooter accident (I think he passed out) where he broke 8 ribs and...

HI my husband, who is 66, has end-stage emphysema. Late last summer we were invo...

Cdehnert

•6 years ago

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Inhalers

Hi, all. I have been reading some good things about this relatively new COPD drug Anoro Ellipta. Has anyone tried it? And, if so, what are your thoughts? I...

Hi, all. I have been reading some good things about this relatively new COPD dru...

challny

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Update

Just thought I’d let you all know that I returned to my gp, and bhave been referred to a rehab clinic, my gp sounded my chest but couldn’t hear any rattling or...

Just thought I’d let you all know that I returned to my gp, and bhave been refer...

Florenc3

•6 years ago

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Chat about copd

Hi My name is Maggie my husband as copd and he do not seem to realise how bad it is I lay awake at night so I can make sure he is ok he is my full time carer...

Hi My name is Maggie my husband as copd and he do not seem to realise how bad ...

123Maggie123

•6 years ago

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All posts for April 2018

Clearing chest

Lisinopril

Put on hospice with COPD

COPD

Micus

My stubborn friend.

Cordyceps

Newbie

Muscles burning and breathless

Respimat soft Mist Inhaler

Any help please.

Carers

Glue like Phlem

Natural Approach to copd

Questions about End-Stage Emphysema

Inhalers

Update

Chat about copd

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