Cold Weather and O2 useThis is my first autumn and winter with having full time O2. I have noticed already that my hose gets stiff in temperatures below 50 degrees. Is there a way...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Canular tanglingHow do I stop the canular from tangling? Sometimes it chokes me at night....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTips & Advice
What can I do to keep my Tubing from TwistingI use the 50ft tubing for my concentrator,it’s enough to get me around my entire 2 story house. The only think is that it gets twisted in several places and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & Advice
Dry cough?I've recently had some nasty episodes with my lungs being so dry that I just couldn't get the phlegm moving. Even after a Ipratropium nebuliser and a Saline nebuliser. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & Advice
New to groupHey am new to the group. Was diagnosed with severe COPD 2 years ago. On oxygen full time now. Just trying to figure out how everyone deals with different problems....Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Is a Pelonis heater safe around 3lb. supplemental oxygen?I need to know soon because heating season almost upon us and we have always used natural gas for heat. Our (grown) children are using everything they can to force...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & Advice
FeaturedDoes anyone have tips for showering with COPD?Share your suggestions for easing the burden of bathing & showering. ...Reactions0reactionsComments51 repliesBreathingTips & Advice
Getting more calories due to chronic weight lossHi. Still kind of new here but wanted to share something I discovered. I've been drinking those ensure and boost max protein shakes typically having around 320-350 calories. And typically...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCaregivingDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
COPD EMPHYSEMAGeneral practitioners attitude to his diagnosis of COPD EMPHYSEMA. He said that any further tests were pointless and prescribed Trelegy. My psychiatrist insisted on seeing a pulmonoligist and after awaiting...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesDiagnosisDepressionTips & Advice
What type of nebulizer do you use?Jet nebulizers vs. mesh nebulizers. Which do you use? Do you find it helpful?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment