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With all of my treatment, why can't I breathe?

My problem is I have emphysema. I was told from the visiting nurse they are clear of wheezing and that type of thing and my upper lobes are affected. But...

How to prevent face lines from oxygen tubes?

I recently started using oxygen at night and when I wake up in the morning I have lines embedded in my cheeks from the oxygen tubes. I sleep on my...

Looseing weight very fast

What can I do? My wright is shopping so fast....

Inflammasome Pathway Linked to MS and Diseases of Aging Has an ‘Off’ Switch

https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/news-posts/2020/02/07/molecular-switch-reverses-chronic-inflammation-and-aging/ “I think this finding has very important implications in treating major human chronic diseases,” Chen said. “I think it’s more urgent than ever to understand the reversibility of aging-related...

Mask vs. Cannula

Hi all, I posted here recently and was offered some very helpful support, I wish I could return the favor. Does anybody have experience with using an mask instead of...

Why would someone with COPD have a constant runny nose?

My wife has been on oxygen for a year. In the last few months, she has had a consistent runny nose. Trying to treat a runny nose with COPD She...

Going to Gym with Oxygen

Has anyone here exercised at a gym successfully with portable oxygen concentrators? I'm planning a trial of this soon because my pulmonary rehab has run out. Thank you....

Are there any tips for trying not to trip on oxygen tubing?

Newly found out about my COPD

I'm new to all this and have no clue as to what's going to happen or how to deal with it. I'm already on two puffers. One for daily and...

How can my husband bring his oxygen levels up?

My husband is on an oxygen concentrator 24/7. His oximeter reading is usually 95/96. When we go outside, he is on a portable oxygen tank and the readings drop significantly...

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