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Life Expectancy AATD ZZ

Went to Pulmonologist today. Asked straight forward questions. Dr took X-ray said your lungs are shot. Have to fast for lipid and renal labs in morning. Echo...

Went to Pulmonologist today. Asked straight forward questions. Dr took X-ray s...

Maricopa

•1 year ago

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copd, asthma and other health issues.

Hi, I'm new to the community. I was diagnosed with copd and asthma about 2 1/2 years ago. Diagnosis was moderate to severe from the breathing test taken. I...

Hi, I'm new to the community. I was diagnosed with copd and asthma about 2 1/2 ...

kackie2

•2 years ago

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feeling unwell in the mornings

For months I have been feeling unwell and faint in the mornings - by the afternoon I feel perfectly well. I am getting up earlier and earlier in the mornings...

For months I have been feeling unwell and faint in the mornings - by the afterno...

Eastbourne11

•2 years ago

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Dealing with Mucus

Hi, I have been diagnosed with Asthma a year ago though this is now being challenged due to having never had an attack and no inhalers having any effect. A...

Hi, I have been diagnosed with Asthma a year ago though this is now being challe...

ConstantCough89

•3 years ago

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Thanks for the Welcome!!!!

Hi My names Phil I have COPD(emphysema) Asthma and other issues. Self isolating with my wife and on total lock down. No going out even. I also have OSAS and...

Hi My names Phil I have COPD(emphysema) Asthma and other issues. Self isolating ...

Chezz123

•4 years ago

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Hello fellow COPD Sufferers

I'm glad I received an email about this group since I recently diagnosed with COPD. Funny thing is I was "diagnosed" with it years ago. But now that I'm 81...

I'm glad I received an email about this group since I recently diagnosed with CO...

luv2knit38

•4 years ago

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Still Learning

Just got out of the hospital again. I couldn’t breathe and was unresponsive before paramedics got to my home. Did not respond until about 10 minutes after I...

Just got out of the hospital again. I couldn’t breathe and was unresponsive bef...

PamDerouen

•5 years ago

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Pip reconsideration

Hello everyone just wondered if anybody has been awarded full pip after asking for a reconsideration of their decision please I've got to write a letter...

Hello everyone just wondered if anybody has been awarded full pip after asking f...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Wedge fracture of the spine

Hi been a while posting today I'm having a dexa scan becouse as if having stage 4 emphysemia I now after months of pain eventually leading to a x ray I've got...

Hi been a while posting today I'm having a dexa scan becouse as if having stage ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Just a short story

Well here we are again,thinking hospital visits are not good they find something else.My COPD is much better since my GP put me on Gaviscon 2 tabs after...

Well here we are again,thinking hospital visits are not good they find something...

mikefa

•6 years ago

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BEATING COPD

Diagnosed with Stage 4 COPD in Nov. 2016 with only 26% lung Capacity !! NOW - have improved to Stage 3 (and getting better daily)-to the dismay of my doctors....

Diagnosed with Stage 4 COPD in Nov. 2016 with only 26% lung Capacity !! NOW - ha...

eagle313

•6 years ago

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Newbie. Hi everyone. Any help advice for any extra treatments appreciated. Xx

I was diagnosed with COPD after a bronchoscopy a few years ago. I gave up smoking five years ago as my asthma was getting bad. Have a nebulising machine with...

I was diagnosed with COPD after a bronchoscopy a few years ago. I gave up smokin...

spiritinthesky

•6 years ago

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Still going

Apologies I Have been too busy with health issues such that each time I go near a hospital they find something else,my COPD is on a back burner. I passes and...

Apologies I Have been too busy with health issues such that each time I go near ...

mikefa

•6 years ago

1 Reply

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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GUY DANIEL INFIELD CANCER AND BREATHING PROBLEMS WHICH NO ONE IN (3) YEARS CAN ANSWER.SCARED IN PENNSYLVANIA

JUST ME: GUY DANIEL INFIELD MY POSTS AND WHAT I WRITE NEVER SHOW CAN SOMEONE EMAIL ME TO IBCINUDANNY@YAHOO.COM ON WHAT I MIGHT BE DOING WRONG AS I CAN NOT...

JUST ME: GUY DANIEL INFIELD MY POSTS AND WHAT I WRITE NEVER SHOW CAN SOMEONE E...

GDI1952

•6 years ago

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Chronic bronchitis

Second hand smoke

Breathefree

•7 years ago

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Tied to oxygen

I am new here. After struggling with COPD for years and several recent urgent medical emergencies I have been placed on oxygen 24/7 . I have 2 concentrators...

I am new here. After struggling with COPD for years and several recent urgent m...

Herblou

•7 years ago

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I have had GAD, MDD, and Insomnia before COPD and have read about most medications for these conditions What helps you?

Some of the meds I take have shortness of breath as a side-effect. Benzos all have a risk I took Restoril for 2 days last week and couldn't breathe and had to...

Some of the meds I take have shortness of breath as a side-effect. Benzos all ha...

vmrdoug

•7 years ago

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COPD

Struggle becoming almost impossible, end stage COPD. Housebound. No support. Under 65.

Struggle becoming almost impossible, end stage COPD. Housebound. No support. Und...

Naebreath

•7 years ago

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A little curious

My oxygen level is in the 90s, but am feeling exhausted and have shortness of breath. Preliminary test at primary dr. Said I have abnormal lungs and I go for...

My oxygen level is in the 90s, but am feeling exhausted and have shortness of br...

Jkmm690

•7 years ago

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Living with COPD and everything else.

My name is Berta. I was diagnosed about 9 to 10 years ago with COPD/ chronic bronchitis. Well over the years had 3 different specialist change up my tx. The...

My name is Berta. I was diagnosed about 9 to 10 years ago with COPD/ chronic br...

Bertaboop

•8 years ago

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This is Idahoangel55

Hi, I am Tina, and new here. I was diagnosed with COPD 11 years ago, was showing signs 6 years before being diagnosed. it's been rocky road with ups and downs...

Hi, I am Tina, and new here. I was diagnosed with COPD 11 years ago, was showing...

idahoangel55

•8 years ago

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upon any exertion I began SOB and works into gasping. O2 98, pulse stays at resting rate, no diagnosis so far please help guide me

The last 4 months I noticed I would breathe very heavy when working(building patio) as time went on my endurance decreased daily. Now showering, putting on...

The last 4 months I noticed I would breathe very heavy when working(building pat...

DannyV

•8 years ago

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Copd and Hiatal Hernia Relationship with SOB

Hi, this is my first post so bare with my questions, please. In 2000 the GP I had at that time sent me for breathing test, because I had some sob and had...

Hi, this is my first post so bare with my questions, please. In 2000 the GP I ha...

philmike55

•8 years ago

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SAFE SPO2 READING WHILE EXERCISING

i been told i have copd, rynaud and seroderma. the only treatment i taking at this time is fluticasone. i am interested in improving my lungs. i would like...

i been told i have copd, rynaud and seroderma. the only treatment i taking at t...

jhengle

•8 years ago

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How to Get Mucus out of lungs?

I have had chronic bronchitis for years, and I have used Spiriva Handihaler and Albuterol, but even with my insurance I only get them now and then. I have so...

I have had chronic bronchitis for years, and I have used Spiriva Handihaler and ...

BasM

•8 years ago

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My story of treatment but now a problem can you help?

I was told I had COPD 16 years ago. I quit smoking but cheated having one now and then but now none. My question is: after usually being in the hospital...

I was told I had COPD 16 years ago. I quit smoking but cheated having one now a...

Linda47715

•8 years ago

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Diagnosed at 43

Hello, my name is Dionne. I have had severe uncontrolled asthma since I was 28yrs old. In 2013 I was diagnosed with Emphysema. I don't need oxygen therapy...

Hello, my name is Dionne. I have had severe uncontrolled asthma since I was 28y...

Dionne70

•8 years ago

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COPD Friends

My story posts

Life Expectancy AATD ZZ

copd, asthma and other health issues.

feeling unwell in the mornings

Dealing with Mucus

Thanks for the Welcome!!!!

Hello fellow COPD Sufferers

Still Learning

Pip reconsideration

Wedge fracture of the spine

Just a short story

BEATING COPD

Newbie. Hi everyone. Any help advice for any extra treatments appreciated. Xx

Still going

New here

GUY DANIEL INFIELD CANCER AND BREATHING PROBLEMS WHICH NO ONE IN (3) YEARS CAN ANSWER.SCARED IN PENNSYLVANIA

Chronic bronchitis

Tied to oxygen

I have had GAD, MDD, and Insomnia before COPD and have read about most medications for these conditions What helps you?

COPD

A little curious

Living with COPD and everything else.

This is Idahoangel55

upon any exertion I began SOB and works into gasping. O2 98, pulse stays at resting rate, no diagnosis so far please help guide me

Copd and Hiatal Hernia Relationship with SOB

SAFE SPO2 READING WHILE EXERCISING

How to Get Mucus out of lungs?

My story of treatment but now a problem can you help?

Diagnosed at 43

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