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Do you, or someone close to you, suffer from COPD? How to recognise the first signs of respiratory difficulties? How to live better while undergoing oxygen therapy? What is the life expectancy according to the date of diagnosis? Our COPD community is growing every day!

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Ronda62*

12/01/2020 at 11:11 PM

In order to deal with any anxiety during sob episodes, I try to focus on an object while concentrating on deep breathing exercises until it's under control. Works well for me. I'm a firm believer in no more meds than absolutely necessary.

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cbholder3

12/02/2022 at 3:21 PM

@Thakera Yes, even on Medicare it was $400+ a month. My Pulmonologist arranged for me to get it with no copay from GSK, GlaxoSmithKline, you can look up their assistance program at https://www.gskforyou.com/ Hope it goes okay for you, I am just in the process fo renewing mine for next year.

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