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...
i also take OTC D3 because my bloodwork showed i was low of D, ( for me 2000iu seems to keep me in the proper area there).
and an OTC "probiotic" daily especially when i have to be on anti-biotics.
during the winter "flu/virus" season i also take extra vitamin C
all of the OTC medications i checked with my dr or they were suggested by my dr.
none of my perscription or OTC medications are going to "cure" me tho & when someone says they "gaurantee healing with their formulas" i get rather leary of even trying the product. what is he gauranteeing to heal?
nothing is going to "cure" my COPD, but excercise, eating right, quitting smoking and following my dr's orders keeps me as healthy and active as possible.
i personally haven't tried the brand name vitamins & supplements that you speak of, i would suggest talking to your dr to make sure they won't "counteract" any of your other medications you may be on. (i was surprised to learn that certain blood pressure meds you shouldn't take Nsaids with, so it is always good to check with your dr before taking something OTC.