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Oxygen levels

I hear people talk about doctors telling them what their oxygen levels should be . This level is when you are not active , right ? Also can a RT...

What are your tips for finding a specialist?

Have you found a good pulmonologist, respiratory therapist or other specialist? Share your tips with fellow community members! If you haven’t found a good specialist, what challenges have you faced?...

Just got diagnosed with COPD

I go in to my primary doctor hopefully tomorrow since I just got told in ER today I have COPD.I wondering if any of e has any suggestions on how...

tips on manageing COPD

Just need to know more about how to manage COPD, was not told a lot by the Dr. I have an inhaler, and do breathing treatments sometime. Thanks...

Pulse Oximeters

Do finger pulse oximeters give accurate readings when you are walking . I heard the wrist oximeters didn't and weren't certified by govt. agencies....

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...

newly diagnosed (near Mild)

good day I am newly diagnosed with COPD i am 47 turning 48 years old, Former smoker, i stop smoking about 12 years ago, I am takign respimat as instructed...

help with if my breathing will get better

going for a chest xray next week i have good days and bad days sleeping is the worse. i quit smoking 8 days ago so far so good...

For my family.

Stage 4, o2 24/7 21% lung capacity. I’m tired of explaining myself and how I’m feeling and that it’s just not me but all of us with COPD who are...

Blood Oxygen Levels

When I was diagnosed with Stage 3 COPD 4 years ago, they put me on 3 liters of oxygen and told me my blood oxygen should read between 88 and...

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