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oxygen with a deviated septum

you will wish death will some sooner than later. it is an absolute miserable experiencefor which there is no EFFECTIVE treatment...

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Use of rescue inhaler

I have a problem with my rescue inhaler. I currently use Ventolin and my hands (due to arthritis and tendon issues) no long work to depress the canister to make...

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Does anyone have or used a portable oxygen system?

I know nothing about portable Oxygen like what you see advertised. Can they do up to 6 liters or ?? Do they work as well as dragging bottles of O2...

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Summertime and COPD

Do your symptoms become more severe as the temperature rises?...

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Almost tragic surprise in well-managed COPD/Emphysema

I haven't popped in for a while, but this last Wed was a good reason to. There are so many things that we just don't know until it happens &...

Sometimes Being a Shut-In is a Necessity

I have been a shut-in the past couple weeks and will probably continue for the future next couple of weeks. The weather here in Central Texas has been crazy. Temperatures...

Tips to handle breathing when feeling really breathless

Anyone got advice for COPD sufferers with regard to breathing techniques...

Waking up every 2-3 hours

I wake up after 2-3 hours. Coughing up phlegm etc. Takes a good hour or more to feel comfortable enough to lay back down. It's becoming a curse to lay...

Experiencing Dry or Stuffy Nose on Supplemental Oxygen for COPD

Has anyone else experienced these issues? What remedies or strategies have you found helpful in alleviating the dryness or congestion?...

Diagnosis mild copd. Mouth breathing

Hi everyone. Diagnosised 6-8 months ago. Use trielogy daily. 2nd chest X-ray was good. I also have sleep apnea and had septoplasty about 2 months ago. I still notice I...

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