I regret that you were discouraged. However, I tend to be a lurker which many are. I find some issue/discussion interesting and proceed from there possibly trying it out without ne'er a discussion. What I'm suggesting is your assumption of "lack of interest" could be off the mark. Discussions that I know nothing about I may not comment to, but I could very well be following up. Any, any suggestion you have re: something/anything you've discovered that makes your life easier dealing with this disease is most welcomed. Note; I vaguely remember reading something about potassium iodide in this group.

It sounds like this potassium iodide is worth looking into. Thanks

http://www.drinkyourvitamins.com/the-healing-power-of-potassium-iodide-sski.html

I never knock anything back unless i research it....if i find it beneficial i will give it a go...what is there for us to lose anymore????

BUT on forums there are always people who will find the negatives first only by using google with zero real experience.

I now rather post on support groups where i can actually get positive feedback.......

Thanks n keep well..dogman.

Thanks .

I am very interested in what I have read so far. Do you have to have your potassium levels checked often? How much are you taking daily. It might be really helpful for me as I have a small goiter and take lasix daily. Thank you for posting it!

i am sorry that you have been discouraged and not participated in a long time due to others interest in a product.
Many, like myself, do research posts about products that are suggested and then discuss them with my dr if it is beneficial for me to use or not.,
As there are several types of COPD/Emphysema, what work for one person may not be beneficial for another.(i also have other diseases & medications that have to be taken into consideration)
I wont say if I take your SSKI or not, but I do hope that you come back and participate in our topics. Everyone's suggestions are a learning point for me & we need input, suggestions and participation.I hope you reconsider and join in again.
we have many new comers that may never have seen or heard of your product (myself included) so i hope you change your mind and start participating again.
j

PS. i tried to do a search on it and it was written about in your journal, not in the discussions page. I very rarely read journals so now i know i missed it completely. I check in on my "friends" journals now & then, but the discussion page is what i mainly read & I think others may be the same.
perhaps if you post topics in discussion more people would see them. (my opinion only)

Do you think it would matter which form the potassium was in, iodide or chloride?

Sorry I posted before doing enough research. Apparently it's the iodine that is the active ingredient as an expectorant. Will ask my pulm doc about this. Sure is cheaper than Mucinex. Thanks for posting Dogman.

Yes i agree with your point Jarca......I personally am on or want to try many suppliments or ''cures'' ive come across online...seems there are miracles in every ingredient and plant in existance.

With the need to take our regular and tried medications, we do not know what interaction some of these newer ones would cause.

Im almost convinced Kratom is the current answer to my pain issues but its illegal here yet not so in certain states of US.....From what ive read on their support group, i am certainly convinced.......BUT then no one mentions they have COPD...will i try it if i could YES.

Id love to have a beer like i used to but it did 2 things.....i abused it because it became a crutch for my inability to deal with issues and feeling depressed...PLUS its carbonated and it effects my breathing...Any other type of alcohol i have no enjoyment in drinking it for whatever reason....just tastes yuk.

So im on a 8 fruit, 8 veg, plus ensure blended in my nutri-bullit as a source of vitamins as solid food is difficult for me to swallow and it sticks in my throat half way down, causing me to panic as i cannot swallow nor get it to go down.....That in itself is scary.....

Gwapo - I had no idea carbonation could affect breathing but I feel for you not being able to enjoy a beer when you want one. I've noticed some beers are much flatter than others. Some so carbonated you get the sharp tingle in the back of the throat and others so little you get it not at all and even the head foam looks different with the less bubbles, almost like a whipped topping than your common head on a beer. Maybe try something flat. How does the carbonation interfere just out of curiosity.

In reference to taking sski, It is best you use it as soon as you feel something is coming. I believe nearly everyone can feel when one is coming down with some thing. I take at least 6 or more drops at this time and within 6 to 8 hours the bad feelings are gone.

Zig..im not sure exactly why but i did read fizzy drinks and Co2 had a connection....Thats why i avoid coke....with the beer it seems that i get very SOB at first but after a few it gets better or maybe i don't feel anything by then........Cask beer is supposed to be ok but i cannot find any around here...

Been over a year now and i do not worry too much about having a drink, plus with my pain meds and xanax, i don't think it would be too wise...

Cheers buddy.

http://www.drugs.com/cdi/sski-drops.html says not to take if you have lung disease. So wouldn't that indicate it's not good to use? Shouldn't one consult one's pulmonologist or primary care doctor before taking this?

Apparently you have not read my statements or were not impressed with them .I have been on oxygen for about8 yrs and after discovering sski, I have not had a problem 6 or 7 yrs. What can I tell you...

When I pull up the article it is contradicting. It says it is used for excess mucous in emphysema, bronchitis and asthma however then goes on to say not recommended for lung disease. Is it me or does that sound very confusing to anyone else.