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COPD
BackJoin the forum dedicated to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease where you can share you stories and experiences with others who are understand. Feel the support from a community where you can participate in, and create your own, discussions dealing with a wide range of topics on COPD, from breathing difficulties and treatments to sleeping issues and exercise advice.
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Ongoing discussions - COPD
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- How long have you been diagnosed with COPD? What have you done?
Hi guys and gals... looking to create a discussion with some of you to better understand us and our conditions. When were you diagnosed with COPD and how long have you had it for? What types of tre
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- Diet to help COPD? Anti-inflammatory foods and herbs/spices
I have began to try and help my COPD with my diet. I am incorporating anti-inflammatory foods, inulin, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, as well as anti-inflammatory herbs and spices. Has anyone tried this
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- To vape or not to vape? Probably: Not to vape
E-cigarettes appear to trigger unique immune responses as well as the same ones triggered by regular cigarettes, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society's American
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- Cannabis Doesn’t Help Exercising COPD Patients
At first blush, it would seem almost obvious that individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) did not show improvement after inhaling vaporized cannabis. However, with real clinical
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- Do you have experience with Halo / Salt Therapy?
Hello, Has anyone tried, or know of anyone who has tried, halo therapy (also known as salt therapy) for COPD? If so, any beneficial results? Thank you.
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- COPD and coil surgery? lung volume reduction surgery?
Hello everyone, I recently finally was diagnosed with emphysema. My doctor discussed with me about an operation that invovles putting small coils in the lung to help the lungs expand and help me bre
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- Do you have trouble sleeping due to COPD?
Hello, Does anyone else have difficulty sleeping due to COPD? I have great difficulty and sometimes, even if I get 6 - 8 hours of sleep (which is rare), I feel like I am not rested - I wake up severa
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- Foods That Can Irritate COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an umbrella term used to refer to any illness that affects the ability of the lungs to function normally. This article will discuss foods that can irrit
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- How do you manage COPD during the summer to avoid complications and an exacerbation in symptoms
The heat and humidity present in summer days tends to cause an exacerbation of COPD symptoms and COPD complications. Share how you manage your COPD during the summer to avoid COPD complications and a
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