Portable Oxygen turned all the way up...Sometimes, she can take it off for a little bit if she’s sitting. She didn’t even need to wear it until a few weeks ago....Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesBreathing
Symptoms for Mild to Moderate COPD?...I feel fine sitting still but immediately upon exerting myself at any level I start gasping for air....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptoms
Why are my father's SpO2 readings lower on BiPAP than nasal cannula?...His SPO2 was hitting 98 on the BiPAP and he was getting much better until he started coughing and couldn't dislodge any phlegm....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Very hard time sleeping ...I've tried different things to eliminate that but so far haven't had a lot of luck so I end up sitting up till 2:30 in the morning until I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Oxygen level...When I am sitting and at rest my blood oxygen level is between 90-97 on level 2 of oxygen....Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesBreathing
Pulmonary Rehabilitation...Hmm, I live in Atlanta, you would think there are a little more cutting edge with patient advice. With that being said, I'll go twice a week....Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary Rehab...Hmm, I live in Atlanta, you would think there are a little more cutting edge with patient advice. With that being said, I'll go twice a week....Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
My Dad...He's keeps saying he's going to go to the hospital but keeps putting it off and he told me it's because he's scared that if he does he might...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Time left to live...She was only sitting in front of me yesterday eating crisps and talking albeit it very tired....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
New to forums need a question answered if you can...Getting tired putting on shoes,walking my dog and going up stares. I went to the E.R yesterday so for a bout of SoB I never experienced this before....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Father with copd...He has just had another flare up due to a chest infection and the nurse/doctor has said that when sitting down his oxygen level is 89 but when walking...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesHealthcare TeamSymptomsTreatment
What causes a quick drop in O2 levels?...Just sitting in his lounger, not doing anything and O2 drops from his average of 88-90 down to 70 and then panic attacks hit....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Respirologist & 7ft. Tubing....When I am sitting, it was on #2. I put it on #3 if doing chores....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
Hospitalized again, then again into ICU, out of icu and now in Hospice...Beginning to think if it is selfish for wanting to hang in to c grandchild and putting my family thru all the stress I can see they are going....Reactions0reactionsComments28 replies
What is going on with my Mom?...Recently I noticed her breathing became so loud I could hear it sitting across the room from her....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Dental appointments ...very short of breath with the slightest exertion and comprised mobility, although my o2 saturation levels are good and I’m not on oxygen, the idea of sitting...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Young and scared...Tomorrow is my start date for quiting smoking. so please wish me luck, and thank you a head of time for your input and advice. -Glass...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Copd advice needed...She is becoming slightly short of breath at times when just sitting....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesBreathing
Traveling...Since then he has practically stopped doing anything but sitting on couch , drinking beer. He was never a lazy person....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesProgression
Question on types of COPD...I was diagnosed with COPD last November, although having regular scans over the years as I had cancer, my urologist was putting on his reports every time...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesDiagnosis
