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- After reading a recent discussion about a conflict between doctors about a diagnosis I started doing some research into misdiagnosis. I found a lot of good information on the subject. This one about asthma and COPD was really good....
- I accidently left by dog out after dark tonight, and he got in a fight with a skunk. The skunk got the worst part of the deal, but my dog still got sprayed pretty good. I just wonder how the odor will affect my COPD. Gary
- Sense I will be losing all insurance for about two years, I made my first purchase from ADC. Has anybody here used there meds? if so how do they work?Thanks Gary
- I Just got my first disability payment today (after 8 months). But I also found out that I will now be losing Medicaid , and I can't get Medicare for two more years. I have called every oxygen provider in my area only to find out that the prices are...
- I had a bad day today. Dad got readmitted to the hospital, Mom is a wreck, sisters, brother, and son are all out of town. So it is all up to me. It would be o.k. , but I am it the middle of a bad breathing period. I hope to wake up early enough to...
- I would like to hear a few of the reasons that made you to decide to quit smoking. I believe that the reasons you decided to quit are an important factor in your ability to stay quit. Sense I started this discussion I will go LAST, who will be...
- I recently found this article and thought it might be of benefit to some people on this board.http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/oral-health-the-mouth-body-connectionI am currently addressing this issue in case I require surgery in the...
- I just joined this board. I quit smoking 46 weeks and 1 day ago, because of a diagnosis of copd. I smoked for 46 years, and quit with willpower alone. This looks like A good place for me. I hope I will be able to help others with some of my...
- This last week I have been surprised about the number of people on this board that still smoke after being diagnosed with COPD.I am 56 years old, and started smoking when I was 10. It has been my best friend for 46 years. But I quit cold turkey when...
- My son is a truck driver. About 8 months ago he got a local job and has been staying with me. the job isn't working out so good so its back to over the road. In about an hour I will be taking him down to Phoenix for his orientation. After that he...
- In a recent post I mentioned that I look forward to a day when science discovers a way to regrow alveoli. It may not happen in time for me, but these two articles show a...
- When I saw my pulmonologist on Wednesday I asked him if it was o.k. to push myself when it comes to exercise. His answer was that it would be good for me. So I decided to try to go for a motorcycle ride today. before my COPD I used to race off road...
- I just saw my Pulm. yesterday. We decided that I should add Singulair into the mix for a while. Does anybody have any experience with this drug that they can share with me.My environmental allergies are off the chart and he feels the could...
- I have been helping my dad and mom for a month or so now ( my dad is really sick ). So they rewarded me by getting me a new swamp cooler. I haven't had a working one for 5 years now.My son and his friend did all the heavy work ( moving the old one...
- I have spent the last 8 months figuring out how to deal with my condition, and get my affairs in order. I now have an o.k. income from disability insurance, and can get around O.K. (with the help of oxygen). I have learned how to make the best of...