COPD Medical Abbreviations: What Do They Mean?...SpO2 or SAT: Oxygen Saturation. It’s the percentage of oxygen you inhale that makes it to your arterial blood stream.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How Healthy Lungs Function...The air we breathe in, or inhale, contains oxygen (O2). Every cell and system in our bodies needs oxygen to function.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
What's in Your Toolbox? (Part 2)...I am also on oxygen.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What is the Most Common Symptom of Peripheral Artery Disease?...This blood can deliver extra amounts of oxygen to keep our muscles fueled.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
An Embarrassing Situation...When your oxygen level is dangerously low, the body starts shutting down and conserving oxygen for the most vital organs.... By Mary Ultes5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments72 comments
Knew It Was Likely, But Thought I'd Have More Time!...I wasn't allowed to go home until they had arranged for me to get oxygen at home that day.... By 6hjeu2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Tips for Mastering Your Medication Regime With COPD...When you have COPD, your mental status is sometimes fuzzy or you're tired, as can happen when your brain doesn't get enough oxygen.... By Kathi MacNaughton6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Overcoming Eating Challenges - Part 2: Overweight and Underweight...When you’re overweight, your heart and lungs have to work harder, and also increase the demand for oxygen.... By Mary Ultes8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Awareness Month: COPD Struggles...To head out the door, I need my portable oxygen machine (POC) or multiple tanks.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Oxygen During Activity...I was put on oxygen at night. Still no help so 2 weeks ago I was told to use the oxygen during activities.... By grannycakes1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
DNR or AND: What You Need to Know...I was concerned that my brain could have been deprived of oxygen long enough to cause brain damage or that I would end up a vegetable. ... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Researchers Find Pathway to Potential New COPD Treatment: Necroptosis...For instance, a severe COPD flare-up may cause low oxygen levels. If not treated, this may cause the death of certain cells. ... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
If You Don't Like The Weather, It Will Always Change...Take an extra oxygen tank with you, just in case your other tank runs out. Always let someone know where you are going.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let’s Talk About Airways...While oxygen enters your bloodstream, carbon dioxide leaves your blood and enters your lungs. Oxygen then travels to all the tissues of your body.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Listen To Your Friends And Family...I wasn’t too excited about your oxygen being in the 70s or 80s.”... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don't Breathe In - Breathe Out...This will then let out some of the stale air, giving room to suck in fresh, oxygen laden air.... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Year Was 1987: My 30 Years with COPD...Ok in my case to do what my imaginary 85-year old does I need to make sure my blood is oxygen saturated. So in my case no moving without... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Letter To Those Who Are Sick...This test checks how well your lungs can move oxygen to the blood and can remove carbon dioxide from the blood.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
In a Winter Wonderland...Also, if you are on oxygen, be sure to wear your oxygen tubing inside of your coat. In warmer/hotter temperatures, dress appropriately.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Oxygen and excercise...I’ve been on oxygen for 11 years.... By Candy D.1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
