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To prevent bacterial infection from reoccurring, how often should I change my canula for a new one?

Sudden difficulty in breathing

As of late, I have noticed late in the afternoon I suddenly start having difficulty breathing… to the point of a burning sensation in my lungs My question is why...

Breathing

Why is it that you can go for months with difficulty breathing and then the problem stops which I am thankful, but why for so long???...

Nose Cannula 02 Hard vs Soft

Well a few months back I noticed when changing my 02 hoses that my nose cannula insert said "7' hard". Hmm I thought, wonder if there is soft, more comfortable...

He can’t breathe

How do I explain to the nurses and doctors that even though his O2 levels are high with supplemental oxygen, he still feels like he can’t breathe? I’m reading that...

any information on percussion therapy or the life vest?

I know percussion therapy was given at one time. Is it still in practice?...

Oh Blah Blah Blah

The articles I have read so far here are so generic. Nothing I couldn't read googling COPD. Like Stop smoking blah blah blah clean clean clean blah blah blah ...

Why am I not feeling the benefit when I breathe in oxygen from my concentrator and portable concentrator.?

Breathing Diagnosis Coping...

Supp. O2 Nose Stuffed Plugged

Well it has been some time to figure this out, but I did! Being on Supplemental O2 24/7 my nose at times is dry and / or feels stuffy (plugged)...

Spirometry results help

Hello everyone, I am 34 years old and have been smoking for cca 15 years. I started having short breath, and need to yawn or sigh sometimes to have a...

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