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CPAP

Does CPAP help with COPD?...

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When starting CPAP, they stopped my O2. But isn’t it still helpful?

I recently learned that, following using oxygen only overnight for almost a decade, those times it wasn’t used may have been behind my newest diagnosis of heart failure? Or, does...

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Experiencing Dry or Stuffy Nose on Supplemental Oxygen for COPD

Has anyone else experienced these issues? What remedies or strategies have you found helpful in alleviating the dryness or congestion?...

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Almost tragic surprise in well-managed COPD/Emphysema

I haven't popped in for a while, but this last Wed was a good reason to. There are so many things that we just don't know until it happens &...

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Choking on small amounts of liquid

Since I was diagnosed with COPD choking on very minute amounts of liquid, even saliva, has been getting worse. Today I was eating a Jelly Bean and choked so bad...

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oxygen with a deviated septum

you will wish death will some sooner than later. it is an absolute miserable experiencefor which there is no EFFECTIVE treatment...

Use of rescue inhaler

I have a problem with my rescue inhaler. I currently use Ventolin and my hands (due to arthritis and tendon issues) no long work to depress the canister to make...

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Does anyone have or used a portable oxygen system?

I know nothing about portable Oxygen like what you see advertised. Can they do up to 6 liters or ?? Do they work as well as dragging bottles of O2...

Summertime and COPD

Do your symptoms become more severe as the temperature rises?...

Sometimes Being a Shut-In is a Necessity

I have been a shut-in the past couple weeks and will probably continue for the future next couple of weeks. The weather here in Central Texas has been crazy. Temperatures...

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