Dentures Are Affecting My Breathing...Sometimes it feels necessary to take the dentures out to get air, oxygen moving. Taking sips of water is a must as well.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
COPD Awareness Month...My father became ill with his chest, he struggled but quit smoking just before he went on home oxygen too. I still smoked!... By Debz Borge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
There Is Always a Solution, Part 1...Having stage 4 COPD, I am on oxygen and many household chores leave me short of breath. ... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Moving into Fall with COPD...The humidity is like being dropped into a fishbowl without oxygen. I’m so grateful for family members who send photos of parties and events.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Find Your Community with Inspire...Discussion topics range from breathing problems, oxygen, pulmonary rehab and more. ... By American Lung Association1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Holidays and COPD...I get questions from the little ones about my oxygen concentrator (“Why do you have that tube in your nose?” “Because I smoked cigarettes!”)... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
COPD and Memory Loss...A lack of the necessary flow of oxygen to the brain can cause various types of dysfunction including memory loss.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Weight, a Cold, and Spoons...Keep an eye on your blood oxygen saturation levels. And if needed, see your medic to get antibiotics and steroids.... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Think in Solutions, Not in Problems...For example, a pool noodle stuffed under my couch stopped my oxygen tubing from getting caught on it.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Traveling With COPD...They do have certain requirements regarding oxygen, medications, nebulizers and other equipment; as well as shampoos and other necessities.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Can COPD Cause a Loss of Smell and Taste?...Researchers once thought that the nasal cannulas that supply oxygen were affecting smell and taste in people with COPD.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Summer Reading...I packed a chair, a cooler, a good book I’d been reading and a spare “D” oxygen tank. (Never leave home without one.)... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Five Stages Of Grief...You wear your oxygen. You use your CPAP or BiPAP every night if they are recommended by your doctor.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Comfort and Life With COPD...I know some people will not wear oxygen out of their homes. They will not use a walker or mobility scooter.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Rare Disease Day: What Does It Have To Do With COPD?...Not many unless you have oxygen, or they can see your test results. Many people with COPD don't need oxygen yet but still have bad lungs.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Causes Peripheral Artery Disease?...This blood from the heart and lungs has lots of oxygen and other important nutrients in it.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Easy Tai Chi With COPD...Be mindful of your own energy and oxygen levels. Begin in a chair and work your way up!... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Thombre's Story...However, I still want to know whether oxygen can benefit all patients or it is given to patients having specific trouble.... By thombrepk1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
COPD and Employment Protection...She continued to work, without using an oxygen backpack.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Derek Cummings...Now at the very severe stage I use oxygen for mobility and am disabled by my illness.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
