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Hello. I am so happy I found this place. I haven't had anybody to talk with except my pharmacist and my doctor. I am so hungry for knowledge about this...

Anyone using an incentive spirometer?

My pulmonologist suggested I try it. Any experiences on it appreciated. If you are using one and like the brand, please recommend? If you tried one and it was junk...

Help me understand COPD stages

Desperate here for some help understanding. My mom has COPD for last 5 years, end stage. (27 percent lung capacity and when diagnosed and it’s basically stayed the same since...

Powder Is inhaler

I thought we thought it was strange to inhale powder substance into your lungs But a lot of these inhalers are powder what do you think...

Boost oxygen in a can.

I have just read about Boost in a can. Was not connected to COPD in any way but does anyone think it may help out during an sob episode? If...

Blood Oxygen level drops drastically when exerting

Why does my blood oxygen level drop from a 95 to below 70 when I start to move around from a sitting position and feeling good. I move from a...

Sleeping

My oxygen levels dip to less than 80% for periods of half an hour when I am asleep. This occurs every two hours or so. I am increasingly scared of...

Portable ventilator

Hello Does anyone use a The Life2000® Ventilation System? It’s by Hillrom and is supposed too support your breathing while active or resting. After discussing with my pulmonologist, this may...

Oxygen level

When I am sitting and at rest my blood oxygen level is between 90-97 on level 2 of oxygen. The minute I move and get up to walk and do...

HAP (Hospital Acquired Pneumonia)

I know of two people who have HAP (Hospital Acquired Pneumonia) And who now require Oxygen 24/7. Has anyone else seen or know of people who have HAP?...

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