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Mask outdoors

COPD 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...

Bloody nose that won't stop

This 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...

Oxygen & walking

If you are put on oxygen does it help for taking a walk? What other differences does it make to your COPD? Thanks...

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...

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