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Weather

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Having a tough day today, and I am wondering if the weather is affecting the SOB. It is drizzly and that is pretty much it. Temp has dropped from70 to about 62 now. Also, had a few stressful days with hubby going tothe local ER and then being...
New to this group

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I have COPD and I am so scared of getting too far away from home. I have portable O2 with me that I only have to use as needed. But, I know how fast an exaberration can hit. We would love to take a vacation, but my fear keeps me home....in the...
OT - Lung Creme

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Anyone ever hear of Magnalife Lung Crme? I came across it somewhere and googled it. You know, maybe it can help someone with a chest cold,, but I can't see where it would help us ~ as much as we would all love to find a magic cure1 Think I will...
No-wheat diet

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Hi friends ~ I am a newbie with the dieting group. I desperately need to diet. I have taken predisone for quite some time for COPD and it has 'helped' me to gain a lot of weight. I have been thinking about the No Wheat diet, but I need more info....
What does FEV mean?

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I have seen where others have talked about their FEV, but I don't know what it means. I was at my Pulmo's last week and asked the nurse after she did a test and she was writing down FEV and some number. She told me I would have to ask the doctor...
Portable air tanks VS portable concentrator

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Ok folks ~ what is your opinion on this topic? I have the portable air tanks and they are heavy and awkward. I am considering getting the portable concentrator, but not sure. That is why I would like to hear what you have to say on the subject. ...
Have I missed anything?

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Haven't been on here the last few weeks - dealing with the sudden and unexpected death of my father. Pretty mentally and physically exhausting.Just wondering if all the folks here are doing okay (as well as can be expected with our disease). Have...
diabetic diet recipes

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Because of COPD I have been on prednisone for a long time, which has caused me to gain quite a bit of weight. I was wondering if any of you have any diabetic diet recipes you could recommend. Thanks in advance.
Ever happen to you?

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I am half way thru my Advair Disk, and today I feel that it is not giving the dosage when inhaled. For what these darn things cost (even with insurance) you expect them to keep working! This is the first time this has ever happened to me....has it...
Told Pulm about this site

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Went to my pulm today and was telling him about Daily Strength. I do believe he is going to check it out cuz he wrote down the info. I told him what a wonderful group there is here that offers such good support and strength for each oither. When...
For the time being.....

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This has nothing to do with 'our ' health issues. I want to get our minds off of that for a short time. That being said - I was wondering (only if you care to share) what do you do for relaxation? Personally, I like to read and knit and mess...
Supplements

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Just curious to know what kind of supplements you take and do you feel any of them are really helping. Personally, I take Vit.C & D, a multi-vitamin, and just added zinc to the list when I was doing battle with a cold. I also take Aloe Caps and...
Getting too far from home.....

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Are you afraid to get too far away from home because of the COPD? For over 30 years I have gone to this flea market that is 2 hours away (always considered it a good 'day trip'). These days, I am afraid to make the trip even tho I have my portable...
Prredisone

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Just curious to know how long some of you have been on Predisone and if you have you had any side effects. I have been on it (dosages go up and down depending on what is going on!) for a few years now. My doctor says it is the reason I have gained...