How to Manage a Good Life With COPD...Oxygen is a drug, much like other medications that you take. It is important to confirm your numbers with your doctor.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Summer Heat, Humidity, and Air Quality as COPD Triggers...Moist air has less oxygen, which can cause you to breathe harder. Warm, moist air makes your body work hard to stay cool.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Things That Help Us Live Better...They help assure our breathing stays deep enough as we sleep, and they help to keep our airways open and our oxygen levels safe while sleeping.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Human Service Animal...Your family member may at times need mobility aids, such as a walker, wheelchair or even oxygen, but for a quick trip in the store may be fine with... By Michael Vincent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Spring Has Sprung...For those on oxygen, hopefully it’s easier getting around, without going through snow and mud.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preparing for Hotter Weather With COPD...It increases your body’s oxygen demand. People with COPD may have trouble keeping up, causing you to feel short of breath.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Five Years In...Your tubing for oxygen will get caught in everything. It's time to minimize clutter.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Is Your House Toxic?...Toxic may sound kind of harsh, but if mom was coughing too much, she became sore, and her oxygen and numbers went down.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Living With COPD in the United Kingdom...I could also get free oxygen or a nebulizer at home if need be.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Affording Our Medications...I was on oxygen that whole time and met all the criteria, which was awful.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Carol Kirker...There is never a dull moment living life on the other end of a 50’ oxygen hose! Click here to read all of Carol's articles on COPD.net.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Texting Instead of Talking...She hated talking on it because the oxygen line would sometimes cause the phone to think that her cheek was making a selection.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Respiratory Rehab Lessons Learned...The physical therapists use a pulse oximeter often, tracking your oxygen saturation levels and your heart rate.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
There’s an App for That: My Favorite Apps for COPD...I have mine connected to my smartwatch, which will also keep track of my oxygen levels and heart rate.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Survival Mode and Incontinence Effects...This is the likely outcome of not having enough oxygen in my lungs. I need to use the washroom, probably more than I realize.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments87 comments
Slacking on Exercise...Muscles use less oxygen than fat, so building these muscles, in a chair, can make it easier to breathe. I do most of my exercising while watching TV.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Taking an Ocean Cruise With COPD...Lately, her oxygen levels have been fairly stable. She had her portable O2 and medication well-regulated. Our big scare was over.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
You Need to Know Before Being Admitted...You could be prescribed ventilation, noninvasive ventilation like a BiPAP, or oxygen.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Taking on a Challenge...I am keeping a strict log of what I do and also check my oxygen saturation while exercising.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Denial Isn't A River In Egypt...This test measures arterial blood gases (ABG), which is oxygen and carbon dioxide.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments