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My bladder cancer has come back again and on Wednesday the 6th of this mth (June) I have to go and have another TURBT in which they have to put me to sleep but...

My bladder cancer has come back again and on Wednesday the 6th of this mth (June...

copd1969

•6 years ago

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Low spo2

Struggle with my oxygen sat levels it seems (according to my pulmonologist) my test results were fair and not so good with spo2 wonder why good in o e area and...

Struggle with my oxygen sat levels it seems (according to my pulmonologist) my t...

Mimibx3

•6 years ago

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Length of time

Just want to know how long have you all had Emphysema

Vonnie50

•6 years ago

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Stormy weather

This weather is a nightmare for my breathing but I am cheered by turning my lamps off and enjoying the light show hoping that the air will be clearer tomorrow...

This weather is a nightmare for my breathing but I am cheered by turning my lamp...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Follow up to my last post

Dr useless gave me 3 mins of his time he never checked me over at all. Just gave me Perscription for stronger antidepressants which I not going take. I am...

Dr useless gave me 3 mins of his time he never checked me over at all. Just gave...

Vonnie50

•6 years ago

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How to control acid reflux?

Seems that i cannot eat lettuce without causing problems hours after I eat. I have to be very careful eating or even the smallest morsel will cause me to feel...

Seems that i cannot eat lettuce without causing problems hours after I eat. I ha...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Could anxiety be the cause?

Is there something natural I can take for anxiety I was on lorasapham a low dose and doctor took me off. I feel frantic about my rehab and tried going for walk...

Is there something natural I can take for anxiety I was on lorasapham a low dose...

Roessner541

•6 years ago

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NAC

I been hearing about NAC for mucus. I am concerned if it is safe to use. I have bronchitis brought on by acid reflux. The problem continues and so far...

I been hearing about NAC for mucus. I am concerned if it is safe to use. I have ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Altitude Changes

My COPD has worsened since I was hospitalized for 6 days with influenza this past Feb. Use oxygen off and on now. We live on a town that is about 4200'. We...

My COPD has worsened since I was hospitalized for 6 days with influenza this pas...

BgertieH

•6 years ago

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Portable oxygen question

I got nitetime oxygen concentrator last Oct. Oxygen drops when sleeping. Now I had to take another test and it drops when exerting. I was blessed to get this...

I got nitetime oxygen concentrator last Oct. Oxygen drops when sleeping. Now I ...

Savannah10

•6 years ago

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Is it alright to take Fostair along with Spiolto inhaler for COPD ?

Have been on Oxygen 24/7 and medication of two inhalers - Spiolto & Fostair but this week a new to me GP has removed my Fostair inhaler and replaced with...

Have been on Oxygen 24/7 and medication of two inhalers - Spiolto & Fostair bu...

Tokes

•6 years ago

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New here

I am 64 and my husband is 71. We have been together since '84. He has had COPD for a long time, I think, but has gotten medical care for it in the last few...

I am 64 and my husband is 71. We have been together since '84. He has had COPD...

Mailiso

•6 years ago

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Concerned about painting , and how it might effect my breathing. ?

I'm just looking for some advice . I would sure appreciate someone's input on this .

I'm just looking for some advice . I would sure appreciate someone's input on th...

ryrymolly10

•6 years ago

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Scared to death with copd

Hello, I have recently been diagnosed with copd advanced stage 3. I have had this for a few years just not confirmed till a few months ago. I've tried to stop...

Hello, I have recently been diagnosed with copd advanced stage 3. I have had thi...

Pennykay

•6 years ago

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Side effects... temporary?

Hi everyone, Hope someone can advise.... tiotropium is causing tingling in my fingers and toes, should I continue taking it - with the hope it’s only temporary...

Hi everyone, Hope someone can advise.... tiotropium is causing tingling in my fi...

Dollysdream

•6 years ago

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Sun at last

Hi everybody we are all enjoying a good bank holiday here in the uk best weather we've had yet hope everybody ok and hot weather not too much for some

Hi everybody we are all enjoying a good bank holiday here in the uk best weather...

Southp

•6 years ago

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Doubting my diagnosis of COPD.

I failed a lung function test two years ago and I have since received a bunch of conflicting information. According to the test I have low FEV1 and FVC with...

I failed a lung function test two years ago and I have since received a bunch of...

blizzard2014

•6 years ago

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Chest Infection (?) - not improving ?

Chest Infection x 4 weeks. Day 5 of Amoxicillen, following a previous 7 day course of another AB. No real cough, but congested and wheezy. Cough dried up....

Chest Infection x 4 weeks. Day 5 of Amoxicillen, following a previous 7 day cour...

Erville

•6 years ago

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New diagnosis

Hi, my hubby is newly diagnosed in UK. Was given a new inhaler and tablets to thin mucus and that's it, no referral to hospital, no tests. He is very...

Hi, my hubby is newly diagnosed in UK. Was given a new inhaler and tablets to t...

Gill1965

•6 years ago

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COPD Friends

All posts for May 2018

WORRIED

Low spo2

Length of time

Stormy weather

Follow up to my last post

How to control acid reflux?

Could anxiety be the cause?

NAC

Altitude Changes

Portable oxygen question

Is it alright to take Fostair along with Spiolto inhaler for COPD ?

New here

Concerned about painting , and how it might effect my breathing. ?

Scared to death with copd

Side effects... temporary?

Sun at last

Doubting my diagnosis of COPD.

Chest Infection (?) - not improving ?

New diagnosis

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