Palliative care I have moderate COPD as well as several other serious issues, is palliative care worth pursuing? as I do not want to go to an assisted living or nursing home!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesHospice & Palliative CareTips & AdviceInsurance & Disability
If you are looking for a cure, that cure will be a future treatment currently collecting dust on a shelf.They do not have the money for FDA approvals. These are called experimental treatments. You must request the demand for a clinical trial to be put underway....Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceTreatment
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Canular tanglingHow do I stop the canular from tangling? Sometimes it chokes me at night....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 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....Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTips & Advice
FeaturedDoes anyone have tips for showering with COPD?Share your suggestions for easing the burden of bathing & showering. ...Reactions 0 reactions Comments51 repliesTips & AdviceBreathing
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCaregivingDiet & NutritionTips & Advice