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Anyone need help with paying for inhalers? Some good news
Even though I have commercial insurance, some of my copays are very high... Here is some good news https://www.verywellhealth.com/inhaler-price-caps-...
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How bad are typical early COPD symptoms? (and struggling to cope)
Hi everyone, I'm wondering from your experiences what are the symptoms of early COPD like? I'm 28M and have been dealing with some non-reversible obstruction for about 10 months now. My FEV1/FVC is at 70% without reversibility - most recent …
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Mucinex/Guaifenesin and NAC
I have been reading a lot about the use of Mucinex/Guaifenesin and NAC being used to help reduce mucus. Can these 2 be used together or is it one or the other? In all the comments I have not seen where anyone was using both at the same time.
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Second concentrator
Medicare will generally only pay for 1. With a doctors prescription you can purchase a second one
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Anyone else newly diagnosed
Hi Caroline, There’s a lot you can do to improve your outcome e.g. diet / exercise / smoking cessation… If you post the numbers from your spirometry here, there are world class clinicians who monitor the site and may give you the benefit of their …
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Spirometry results help needed please
I’ve received my spirometry results and to see the dr in the next couple of weeks but will probably go before Because I’m nervous wreck. My results have come back at BORDERLINE obstruction copd can anyone shed any light on This please getting in a state …
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Managing anxiety
My anxiety is through the roof. How do you all manage the shortness of breath and the worry. Worry cause of the shortness of breath.its not serious breathlessness idk how to Even describe the feeling I get. Not tired or pain or anything this weird chest …
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April Showers Bring More Than May Flowers: Self-Care Spring
Happy Spring! While I love the changing of the seasons, and I especially love spring, sometimes it brings more than just sunshine and flowers. It seems like this time of year brings a lot of opportunities to be stressed. When I was younger, I might have …
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How do you manage the anxiety?
Hi, Just my experience. My symptoms increased massively straight after diagnosis (mild COPD), which when I think back now was probably anxiety, they did (thankfully) settle back down… My experience is that positive action is the only antidote or tonic …
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No results yet
Had my spirometry Tuesday still waiting results. I was also fitted yesterday with a 24 hour heart monitor the drs are covering all basis. Also had chest x ray. The nurse doing my test was absolutely lovely and so reassuring. Will update when results are …
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Any experience with a trilogy vent?
Patient has pulmonary fibrosis, on 6-8 liters of oxygen at home. Doctor wants sats 86-91 but they’re staying in low 80s. Patient only has use of her upper lobes. Her carbon dioxide levels are extremely high (119 when we brought her into the hospital a …
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Quitting smoking-I would love to hear some encouragement thank you.
since I have quit smoking, I have a lot of congestion, coughing mucus. I understand that this can last for a while. Does anyone have experience in this area? I would love to hear some encouragement thank you.
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Lung Denervation
Hi Everyone, Has anyone had lung denervation for COPD. If so, has it helped. Any info will be appreciated. Thanks!
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How much excercise/being active do I need
Hhello everyone I been wondering this but how much excercise should i be doing per day or what does staying active mean? I ride my stationary bike 45 mins a day dn walk my dog 2x day with resistance training every other day. Outside of that I'm mostly at …
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As 36y male will I be able to see my 70s
Sitting here worrying about life expectancy, wondering if I'm gonna reach elderly age. seeing a pulmonologist on Monday worried about prognosis. If I have mild copd(praying I don't but going by symptoms I most likely have it) how long do I have to live? …
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Has anyone tried apple cider vinegar?
I use Mothers Vinegar to gargle. It seems to help even better that regular cider vinegar. You can find it in most grocery stores with any problem.
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Has anyone tried Breztri vs Spiriva
Has anyone tried the Brestri, what do you think of it. Dr perscribed this one to replaced my Spiriva and symbicort?
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Check-in: What steps do you take to avoid outdoor asthma and COPD triggers?
Today is World Asthma Day! Did you know that COPD and asthma have some of the same triggers? In the past, I shared some information about indoor allergens and COPD/asthma triggers . Now, let’s dive in a bit deeper and learn more about outdoor allergens …
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Spirometry tomorrow petrified
I’ve woken this morning petrified of my spirometry tomorrow,I have severe anxiety too. I’m 57 years old, diagnosed mild copd in 2019 and nothing much has changed . I felt a few nights off feeling like I was suffocating so the dr has opted for the tests. …
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Going to events
Emphysematous changes and early background COPD on my CT. Lung function testing in a couple of weeks. I am doing everything I can to slow progression - daily exercise, good eating, vaccinations etc I play 8 ball pool and attend our National event …
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Horrible pulmonary function results
Hello, I am new to this site. I just had pulmonary function test done. The results look horrible to me. FVC 66% PREDICTED, PEF 67%, FEF 32% FEV1 48%, FEV6, 66% LVM, TLC 69% PREDICTED, VC61%, FRC 63% RV 85% DLCO-c, 46% PREDICTED, VA 75%, KCO-c, 60% Never …
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What kind of medicine do they have for nebulizer my doctor want me on trilogy I cant afford it
neburlizer
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It’s me again. Update from my PCP. So discouraging.
Since you found a pulmonologist who was able to fit you in to his/her schedule, if you like the MD, ask if the MD if they have a GP they can refer you to. That’s how I go my awesome GP, a referral from my pulmonologist!
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Dry lips and nose
I have used Petroleum jelly for many yrs. I used to have sever eczema. I use it only for my skin. I do not put it in my nose.
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I guess this is a good thing?!?
I feel great, work out, stopped drinking can’t stand hang overs anymore, I have 2 Questions for you all. 1. My throat is RAW the more I work out, the days that I’m active my Phelgm is crazy insane, hoarseness, and scratchy. My Ent’s 2 of them say my …
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