Oxygen how much?Hi my mom sadly passed away yesterday after falling unconcious the previous morning. I am wondering if being given 3ltrs of oxygen could have been the cause. She had a...reactions1replyCopingDiagnosisEnd Stage
Portable concentratorsLooking to purchase a portable concentrator for activities outside of home. Appreciate suggestions and or experiences with them and costs. Thanks Pat...reactions9repliesTips & AdviceCostCopingTravel
My mums copd Hello I'm new to this forum. My mum has always been a heavy smoker and was diagnosed with COPD around 10 years ago. Until now her main symptoms were chronic...reactions7repliesCaregivingCopingBreathing
Distal Acinar / Paraseptal emphysemaI was just curious how many others are suffering from distal acinar emphysema, also known as paraseptal emphysema. From what I can tell this is a fairly uncommon form, and...reactions16repliesPulmonary RehabilitationEmphysemaCoping
Thanksgiving StrugglesHappy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope you have a blessed one. I for one am going to pig out! This is my first year going it solo. So, I made my...reactions18repliesCoping
RSVHi all, this latest respiratory virus has me so scared I won't even look up information about it. I just don't want to know. I do this, I bury my...reactions6repliesCoping
Had copd for 8 years feeling really low all the time As anyone suffered from extreme sweating all night Feeling low Really bad anxiety every time I try to speak to a doctor they just say I don’t know his cause...reactions5repliesChronic BronchitisCoping
Second opinionSo I’ve been contemplating getting a second opinion on my diagnosis. I’ve been taking the prescription meds and honestly I feel the same. My issue was always ongoing nasal congestion...reactions18repliesCopingDiagnosis
Placement of tankI live in a small apartment that gets incredibly hot I've been told it's because of the big blue oxygen unit I have my first question is that true my...reactions7repliesCoping
Does this happen to everyone?In my reading of this site I have read a lot where people have had a cardiac arrest or something going on with lungs, collapsed. Is this a normal thing...reactions3repliesCopingSymptoms