where to buy a portable oxygen concentrator?...Where is the best place to buy a portable oxygen concentrator? The online venders all look alike. Any experience?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCostBreathingCoping
vac with copd...normal oxygen level is low 90s. do get short of breath if walking but so far i have not needed oxygen. I use symbicort inhaler twice a day....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTravel
Confused about doctor's order regarding 02 saturation...I do use oxygen at night. Any comments?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Looking after my Dad...How many times can someone's oxygen drop so low before something more serious happens, thank you for reading...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesProgressionSmokingFlares
What oxygen level should I try to maintain on my concentrator?...Trying to figure out what saturated oxygen level I should try and maintain (90%,95%, etc)? And accordingly, setting my concentrator lpm volume?...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesBreathing
Quartz/Pelonis style heaters...This will be our first winter with oxygen in the house and I am trying to think ahead....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & Advice
Copd ...m a 70 yr old female I started smoking in the 60s I recently was admitted to hospital, my diagnosis were acute chronic respiratory failure I’m now on oxygen...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Sats always dropping when moving ...than she needs oxygen, Haven’t been told what stage it is was told by gp there isn’t a stage ?...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesBreathing
My Copd Journey...I do have oxygen concentrator at home. I have a Pulm Dr.. I keep track of my pulse ox....Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesAwareness
Should I be on inhalers in addition to oxygen for COPD treatment?...I am using oxygen and I don’t have inhalers. Is this good or bad?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Boost oxygen in a can....I have just read about Boost in a can. Was not connected to COPD in any way but does anyone think it may help out during an sob episode? If...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBreathingFlares
What are the effects of oxygen toxicity and how does it occur?How...how does too much oxygen affect the body. What reading indicates you are getting too much?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Very severe emphysema and 16hroxygen...Hi I am new on here and hoping someone can give me some hope I have very severe emphysema and low blood oxygen the nurse said I have to...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesEmphysema
Why are my oxygen levels dropping?...I'm on oxygen 3lts 24/7. So why is my oxygen dropping? Thank you.. It's very scary and takes awhile to get it up to at least 90....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
What do you do when you need oxygen on vacation?...What do you do when you need oxygen on vacation?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Constantly runny nose...My nose runs constantly, and especially when using oxygen. I have to blow my nose or use a tissue 40-50 times/day....Reactions0reactionsComments21 replies
COPD...I have COPD end stage and don't understand why I was never offered oxygen and have only been offered lung transplant....Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Your thoughts on portable battery oxygen units...One of them that I use only lets oxygen flow when I inhale....Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesTreatment
Nasal irritation...My nighttime oxygen is through my CPAP machine which adds humidity....Reactions0reactionsComments24 repliesTips & Advice
Surgery and COPD...I was so worried about oxygen during a major surgery when I should have been more concerned about carbon dioxide while under....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessBreathing