COPD Forum
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Ongoing discussions - COPD
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- How do you handle shortness of breath (dyspnea)?
I had my first bout of bronchitis and I have had it for 4 weeks took two rounds of prednisone and antibiotic cough gone but not the dypsnea so frustrating
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- Mucus and discomfort in the throat: What can I do?
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any advice for me. Recently I've been having trouble with constant mucus and a feeling of discomfort in the throat. Does anyone else have this? Do you have a
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- COPD and Emphysema
Hello members, How are you today? I thought I would open this discussion today to talk about emphysema! For those who do not know, COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is actually an umbrella
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- Anyone have success with vitamins or supplements for managing COPD?
Hi all, I was wondering, do any of you take any vitamins or supplementation and have you found any of it works? What is the reason for you taking what you take? Any advice would be greatly appre
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- What treatments have you tried for COPD? What works for you?
The medications for COPD are varied, depending on several factors. Many types of mediations include bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, supplemental oxygen, and even antibiotics (if there is an infe
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- Prednisone
Has anyone who has been on oxygen gotten permanently off of it with prednisone.? Before I was on oxygen, I had to take prednisone on occasion and I know the damage it does and my doctor doesn't like i
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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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