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You need you oxygen

I 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...

Taking a shower with oxygen on

Does 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...

Treatment effectiveness

How do you know if your current inhaler is working well? Will I always feel slightly short of breath?...

Lung pain

Does anyone’s lungs actually hurt when having a particularly rough time? This TX heat came on so fast this summer I didn’t have a chance to get acclimated. My lungs...

Frequency of desaturating

Hi All, I was wondering if everyone desaturates when they are walking around even with oxygen? I’m talking about the 25 or so steps from my bedroom to the kitchen...

COPD PT

I'm stage four COPD, 24% capacity, on 4 litres of oxygen. My DR has referred me for pulmonary PT. Has anyone tried this PT and the outcomes and value of...

COPD and exercise

I really both of you but still exercise. I also would like to improve my health. But it's hard for me to imagine exercise when I'm out of breath just...

Value of MEF25-75 on Spirometry

I have been reading over some patient answers from great Dr Tom Petty on the old Yourlunghealth website. Dr Tom constantly refers to the MEF25-75 of being no value and...

Albuterol sulfate

Has anyone used albuterol sulfate and how did it work for you?...

Duaklir and Jitters

Hi all, First post, mild COPD, prescribed Duaklir which seemed to have aided my breathing to the point I thought it was the silver bullet I needed. I did however...

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