High-dose N-acetylcysteine.Hi all, I’m wondering if any of you have experience with High-dose N-acetylcysteine as something to improve breathing. I have gotten responses ranging from ABSOLUTELY NOT; don’t use it (from...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
FeaturedShort of breath while on oxygenI am in stage 3, on 6 lp at rest. Just getting up to go to the kitchen I need it increased to 7.5- 8. While walking in a store...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesTips & AdviceBreathingFlares
Your oxygen tubing After 8 years on O2 I am still having kinks and bows in my tubing. I go through it every morning checking and straightening the lines, as every so often...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTips & AdviceBreathing
FeaturedLow O2 LevelsHas anyone lost the ability to think and speak clearly when your O2 levels drop? ...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesAwarenessBreathing
Mask outdoorsCOPD has,slowed me down (so has age), but it is,NOT going to stop me from doing what I love like garden and yard projects. Well, last week I took my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptomsTriggersBreathing
Bloody nose that won't stopThis is the first time in 20 years that my nose wouldn't stop bleeding. So I went to the ER and right now I have packing in it. That makes...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Oxygen & walkingIf you are put on oxygen does it help for taking a walk? What other differences does it make to your COPD? Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesExerciseBreathing
You need you oxygenI am at stage 3 and require a minimum of 6 lpm while at rest and as much as I can get walking. The yellow band tanks will last about...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathingCoping
Taking a shower with oxygen onDoes anyone have any suggestions to take a shower while using oxygen? I find it to be very difficult and I’m afraid the water is going to get in the...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathingTips & Advice
Treatment effectivenessHow do you know if your current inhaler is working well? Will I always feel slightly short of breath?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathingEmphysemaTreatment