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Post by David on May 23, 2015 13:15:06 GMT -5
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Post by David on May 22, 2015 22:14:39 GMT -5
I can see where marijuana would be helpful. It will relax the lungs plus help you get a good nights sleep.
I saw a video once where a guy used Pot to treat his Emphysema. It was a long video but well worth the watch.
If they ever legalize it here in Florida I plan on adding it to my medicine.
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Post by David on May 19, 2015 22:28:52 GMT -5
Alberta Canada - Banff Frozen in Time in 4K!
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Post by David on May 19, 2015 22:21:43 GMT -5
Wow! It's amazing what people can do together.
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Post by David on May 18, 2015 18:46:14 GMT -5
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Post by David on May 18, 2015 16:26:10 GMT -5
"Welcome afp007 ," My name is David and on behave of COPD in Canada & the World I want to extend to you a warm welcome.
You will find a lot of information here .
So look around and when you are ready please join us at the fence".
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Post by David on May 16, 2015 9:58:17 GMT -5
I sure do hope we see some better medical knowledge now that we have closer ties with Cuba. Hopefully Cuba has some COPD knowledge they can pass along.
I found this statement to be an eye opener.
"The US may be the world leader in basic cancer research, biotechnology and treatment," explained Marga Gual Soler, who studies science diplomacy. "But Cuba has built a universal, free and public health care system, has the highest number of medical doctors per capita in the world, a robust biotechnology industry developed with very low resources, and guaranteed access to drugs and advanced diagnostics for the population."
Cuba has a possible lung cancer vaccine that America can now test
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Post by David on May 15, 2015 18:19:04 GMT -5
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Post by David on May 12, 2015 18:57:51 GMT -5
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Post by David on May 12, 2015 8:30:05 GMT -5
Oh my, that is funny. I live near Lowe's. I need to hang out there more. I also live near the beach....Priceless
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Post by David on May 11, 2015 19:21:17 GMT -5
Consult with your Doctor. I am not recommending this to anyone. Only me. I can't talk to my Pulmonary Dr about herbs so I am on my on. They care nothing about discussions about herbs and such. Which I do understand they can't be labelled as a witch doctor and they can't be held responsible if anything goes wrong. Besides they did take any courses in college for herbs.
Time for an update.
It has been about a month since I started the Osha Extract. I had stopped taking the Budesonide about 2 months before I started the Osha Extract. I always take Ipratropium and Albuterol together in my Nebulizer. I can't go over 4 hours without those two medicines. Even during the night I have to use the rescue inhaler (albuterol).
The Osha Extract does not help with my Dyspnea.
But I did notice this to be true...
The bronchodilating effect is compounded by osha root’s ability to help the efficacy of the lungs by increasing oxygen utilization and uptake in the body. It is believed the increased blood oxygenation is facilitated by an increase in gas exchange through the alveoli in the lungs.
In simpler terms, osha root helps one to take deeper breaths.
I noticed I could take deeper breaths. I could feel the bronchodilating effects.
This I don't know...
Osha root helps clear mucus from the sinuses and lungs by increasing expectoration; this relieves congestion and makes breathing easier.
I don't know because I don't have a problem with mucus and congestion in my lungs. My lungs are always clear anyway.
So it appears to me that the Osha Extract worked just as good as the Budesonide. I will now use Budesonide and Osha Extract together, twice a day.
I do not take the Extract late in the evening because it tends to keep me awake. Maybe that is due to the bronchodilating effect. I have taken bronchodilators in the past that interrupt my sleep.
The Osha Extract has a terrible taste. I can't get use to it. I put it in the last swallow of coffee in the morning and drink it fast. Like a shot of whiskey. In the evening I put it in a swallow of tea and drink it fast. Just get it over with
Keep in mind I have severe emphysema and my FEV1 is %20 so there isn't very much medicine that can give me much improvement. Every little bit helps at this stage.
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Post by David on May 11, 2015 17:34:54 GMT -5
You can watch the video in the post. I like that.
Just click on the picture to start the video.
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Post by David on May 11, 2015 17:31:23 GMT -5
Mississippi John Hurt - Monday Morning Blues
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Post by David on May 11, 2015 12:43:00 GMT -5
I have been lucky so far. I have been blessed with a good heart so far.
My Dad died in 1974 from a massive heart attack. He was 46 yr old.
It's good they are getting better at predicting a heart attack.
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Post by David on May 9, 2015 22:40:49 GMT -5
"Welcome norske49," My name is David and on behave of COPD in Canada & the World I want to extend to you a warm welcome.
You will find a lot of information here .
So look around and when you are ready please join us at the fence".
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Post by David on May 9, 2015 10:05:55 GMT -5
I forgot to mention my cannula hose last for a year or more. I also have 50 feet of silicon tubing that lays flat on the floor. It's limber and does not curl. No smell.
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Post by David on May 9, 2015 9:57:47 GMT -5
I am lucky. I live in a 2 bedroom Villa that is all flat. Matter of fact Florida is flat
I have trouble walking 50 yards so I need the oxygen.
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Post by David on May 8, 2015 22:45:41 GMT -5
That is good news, Lorraine. I to have oxygen at night and portable for when I exert myself. It feels good to know I will live longer now. It does make a difference.
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Post by David on May 6, 2015 22:38:22 GMT -5
3-D Organ Printing | The Big Picture with Kal Penn
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Sue Ny
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Post by David on May 6, 2015 20:42:23 GMT -5
I am glad to hear this.
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Post by David on May 6, 2015 20:38:21 GMT -5
I go to the hospital in my area and walk on the tread mill 30 t0 40 minutes 5 days a week. I can tell it helps me.
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Post by David on May 5, 2015 22:34:12 GMT -5
"Welcome sidhuhc," My name is David and on behave of COPD in Canada & the World I want to extend to you a warm welcome.
You will find a lot of information here .
So look around and when you are ready please join us at the fence".
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Post by David on May 4, 2015 21:50:57 GMT -5
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Post by David on May 4, 2015 20:38:43 GMT -5
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Post by David on May 2, 2015 21:38:37 GMT -5
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Post by David on May 1, 2015 23:07:53 GMT -5
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Post by David on Apr 28, 2015 22:12:55 GMT -5
Managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the first step in helping patients feel better and increase their quality of life. A recent study, “Impact of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in the Asia-Pacific Region: The EPIC Asia Population-Based Survey,” which was published in the journal Asia Pacific Family Medicine, found that there is a large area for improvement in managing COPD in individuals living in the Asia-Pacific region.
Dr. Sam Lim, corresponding and lead author at Duke-NUS Graduate School of Medicine in Singapore, was joined in the study by colleagues from countries including Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, and Philippines to achieve a comprehensive sample of COPD patients in Asia-Pacific. The team screened 112,330 households in nine Asian territories to find patients older than age 40 with a diagnosis of COPD, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema. Altogether, over 69,000 individuals fit the criteria, and over 4,000 had COPD.
The team conducted in-person or phone interviews after identifying these COPD patients. Nearly 2,000 who completed questionnaires were used for data analysis. As reported by the methods of the study, these questionnaires used standard questions that were developed and implemented by Abt SRBI, Inc., on behalf of Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Additional questions were included to gather information on exacerbations experienced by patients.
Based on the data, the researchers estimate the prevalence of COPD in Asia-Pacific to be 6.2% of the population. The lowest region (4.5%) was Indonesia, and the highest region (9.5%) was Taiwan. Interestingly, these countries did not have the lowest/highest percentage of severe COPD. Malaysia (12.5%) and Vietnam (37.5%) fit those criteria. To note, only 59% of patients had a physician diagnosis of COPD, whereas the other 41% had only symptoms of COPD. “Given that identification of COPD in our study was based on subject-reported physician diagnoses and subjects’ perception of their condition and symptoms, it is likely that the actual prevalence of COPD in the participating Asian territories is higher than was estimated,” wrote the authors.
Nearly half (46%) of COPD patients had an exacerbation in the past 12 months. A majority of patients had seasonal exacerbations, with October through January reported as the most often times for exacerbations. Household region also seemed to impact the status of patient symptoms. More individuals in Southeast Asia had “poor or worse” health than those in North Asia.
Another contribution to exacerbations and poor disease management was a general unawareness of patients. Many patients do not see a specialist or general practitioner, and some who have either did not undergo a lung function test or did not know the results of their lung function test. Twenty percent did not know the name of the medication they were using to manage their disease, and 35% felt there are no effective treatments. However, the majority (84-86%) felt their lives could improve with fewer symptoms if there was an appropriate treatment option.
“Other findings from our study suggest an urgent need for improved clinical management in this region, as well as for better patient education,” wrote the authors. Without satisfactory management of their condition, many patients are substantially limited in daily activities and lose productivity in their work. By instigating programs to increase awareness and quality of care, many patients with COPD will benefit. lungdiseasenews.com/2015/04/24/copd-management-found-lacking-asia-pacific/
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Post by David on Apr 28, 2015 10:32:36 GMT -5
Wow, that's interesting, Jim.
I see a lot of ads from Lawyers on TV about Mesothelioma.
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Post by David on Apr 27, 2015 20:13:49 GMT -5
Wow, sink the Bismark. I remember that.
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Post by David on Apr 27, 2015 20:11:51 GMT -5
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