Tips for managing nigh time oxygen...How much tubing do you put in bed with you?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiet & NutritionExerciseTips & Advice
COPD PT...I'm stage four COPD, 24% capacity, on 4 litres of oxygen. My DR has referred me for pulmonary PT....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Why does wine cause headaches?...I am assuming the headache is from low oxygen, but why does the wine cause this?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Dark colored arms...He doesn't use his oxygen anymore just inhalers. Is this part of COPD and oxygen levels? Thank you in advance....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Oxygen Usage and Shortness of Breath...Do you use oxygen? If so, do you still struggle with shortness of breath? How do you manage it?...Reactions0reactionsComments54 repliesBreathingCopingSymptoms
shortness of breath / good oxygen level...Is it normal to have good oxygen reading but still be short of breath? Simple tasks and I can't catch my breath or breath heavy....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesInsurance & DisabilityBreathing
multiple methods for COPD...I read that oxygen creates a Haldane effect which is not good. Anyone know anything?...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
CPAP Machine for copd...I was wondering if I could use my oxygen tonight?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
FeaturedShare a photo: What's in your COPD toolkit?...Inhalers, breathing devices, oxygen - comment with a picture of your COPD treatment and management toolkit!...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesCopingTreatment
Sleeping...My oxygen levels dip to less than 80% for periods of half an hour when I am asleep. This occurs every two hours or so....Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesBreathing
Can oxygen concentrators work in lieu of ventilators?...Can these COPD oxygen concentrators work temporarily before ventilators become available in the current crisis?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Will my oxygen saturation go back to where it was before I got sick?...I've been sick, will my oxygen saturation go back to where it was before I got sick?...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
Copd with oab does medicine work?...I just learned about Copd with over active bladder when your body can get oxygen it goes into attack mode and get oxygen from other organs does anyone...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathing
Can an air cooling fan be used in a room with an oxygen concentrator?...Can you use an air cooling fan in a room where you have an oxygen concentrator?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Does anyone else's oxygen tubing wrap around their neck?...Problem with oxygen tubing being wrapped around my neck when I wake up (not good). Any practical solutions?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
How long can my oxygen concentrator work for overnight sleeping?...I am planning on taking a two week trip can my Inogen concentrator work for overnight sleeping since I am on oxygen 24/7?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Are there limits with oxygen concentrators?...or is that the limit as far as how much oxygen can flow into your lungs?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Oxygen tubing kinking or rolling up....I beleive I have solved my kinking and rolling up. It does not trip me anymore. First I must tell you that 1) I have COPD. 2) I live in...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesCoping
COPD and Caregivers and Agencies...Those of us on Oxygen know our bodies don't get enough so we need to pave and get he caregivers should realize we aren't being rude or angry....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
COPD not coping very well...I have CT every 6 months he is watching one nodule I am on Oxygen 24:7...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDepressionCopingBreathing