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CO2 and O2

I recently learned that at times my CO2 levels get too high due to my lungs retaining it. This is something that I have yet to discuss with my pulmonologist...

Active 4 days ago

Oxygen sensitive

I have not seen another post on here that mentions becoming a retainer of oxygen . I find this very worrying as I had a hospital stay overnight and this...

Active 6 days ago

Oxygen Variables

My oxygen requirement is 24/7. I wish they would make remote control for oxygen concentrator so when I need more oxygen for vacuuming, say, I can bump it up easily...

Active 7 days ago

casibastion

Hi everyone i hae just become amember to day i would like to talk about my second excasabation this took place on a cruise ship and it started the early...

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?...

Help with cannula

I am in need of some tips, my left nostril has a crust build up and is sore, I have been using an ointment,, changing / cleaning the cannula and...

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...

Wildfire smoke

I live in Canada and we have wildfires leading to smoke where I live . Does anybody know how much fev1 can decline after breathing wildfire smoke ? I had...

Limit of oxygen intake

I am on level 5 for supplemental oxygen. Is there any way I can get higher oxygen level?...

What is a portable oxygen concentrator, and how can it improve the life of someone with a respiratory condition?

A portable oxygen concentrator (POC) is a compact, lightweight medical device designed to deliver concentrated oxygen to individuals who require respiratory support. Unlike traditional oxygen tanks, which store a finite...

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