COPD & Emphysema Support Group

COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...

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I went in to the dr for a long overdue physical and found out I have COPD. The only symptom I have is lots of phlegm in the morning. My doctor prescribed Spiriva but the $50 copay is just way to much money. I just can't squeeze it out my budget right now. My dr. is insisting that the Spiriva is the only medication out there and after checking around on the internet I find that not to be true.
I would love to hear about the different medications that people are on so could you reply to my post and let me know what medications some of you are taking???
Thanks and looking forward to chatting.

Lori
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To Terry, Welcome and I quit "cold turkey". I would buy cigarettes by the carton and I just made up my mind not to buy anymore. When the urges hit, I would twirl a fake cigarette in my fingers and the urge would pass. It's been 7 months for me. You can do it!!!
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WTG MDLady!!!! Keep up the good work.
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