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- Hiall,Is there anyone that has gone through this procedure? I've read a couple of posts about being on the waiting list for a lung transplant but never had seen any on LVRS.Thank you...have a great Blessed weekend everyone
- Hi Everyone,Just wanted to let you know that I was diagnosed with pneumonia today from my Dr in St Thomas. This is a first for me and was wondering how those of you that's had pneumonia deal with it? I was injected with an antibiotic and 40mg of...
- hi all,I've been having a SOB period the last 5 days while I'm visiting my son in Ft Pierce, FL. since I arrived on Tuesday, Sept 17th. I have my concentrator with me and I ordered 30 Z Pack pills from ADC and Combivent. Needless to say, ADC...
- Good day everyone,I have a question: I was given a medical summary concerning my COPD by my Pulmo Dr which she wrote: "Will see in 4 months. If no improvement, will start daliresp?" I can't quite make out the word since its a faxed copy to me...
- HI Everybody, Hope everyone had a fantastic Labor Day Weekend! I have a serious question: I am looking for a 'no exam' life insurance company and I would like to get your input on this subject. I have been a career captain for 27 years and I lost...
- Hi all,I just received my first batch of Tiova rotocaps from ADC and was wondering when you usually take it. I've been prescribed Advair 500/50 and Spiriva. Twice a day for the Advair and once a day for the Spiriva.The floor is open for...
- Hi everyone,I was just wondering what some of you go through after you run your Rx of prednisone. I've been getting these big headaches and I know alot of you say its due to the lack of O2. I hook up my concentrator and suck up the O2 but I still...
- Similar Cardiovascular Risk Observed With COPD DrugsComment Now Follow CommentsA large observational study has found no difference in the increased risk for cardiovascular disease between the two main classes of drugs used in the first-line...
- hi. Just thought I would share this with you. I contracted a bit of the flu bug about 10 days ago. And I did get the flu shot. Started with a little congestion in the chest, but my breathing was normal. My usual SOB when I exert myself, but...
- Hi all. I'm a bit confused on my FEV1numbers. Here they are: REF- 4.11 PRE-0.97 REF-24 POST-0.99 REF-24 %CHANGE- 2. I am not on any neublizer, nor have I ever been prescribed one. I'm on Advair 500/50, Spiriva and have the usual rescue...
- hi all,Did you notice the Nationwide series NASCAR race for today was named 'Drive4COPD 300'. At least COPD is starting to get more press other than the med commercials you see on TV. I know its just a matter of time when they come up with a...
- hi everyone,Question: I've been prescribed to take Advair twice a day and Spiriva once a day. I read the article someone put up about what sequence you should be taking your meds. I was just wondering if anyone is on the same meds I am and when...
- Hi everyone. I was on ADC and are the Rotacaps the generic replacement for Spiriva? If so, can I use my Spiriva inhaler with the Rotacaps? Thank you for your advice and suggestions. Happy New Year.
- Happy Holidays everyone.I posted a couple of weeks ago after reading your thoughts about daily antibiotics and to start taking them when you feel you're becoming sick with a conjested chest, etc. I just finished a 10 day run with 500mg...
- Happy Holidays! I seem to be getting these headaches during the day, mostly in the early afternoon for a couple of hours. I've been taking liquid gel Advil when the headaches start but doesn't quite take the pain away. The headaches seem to go...