Does anyone have any tips on getting around with an E1 tank?...I find it is very heavy and I am using more energy and oxygen trying to lug it around! Help!...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
How do you prepare for a major storm?...Hurricanes, winter storms, or other natural disasters are scary, even more so when you are also contending with COPD and rely on your power for things like oxygen...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesTips & Advice
Blood Oxygen level drops drastically when exerting...Why does my blood oxygen level drop from a 95 to below 70 when I start to move around from a sitting position and feeling good....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesBreathing
How can my husband bring his oxygen levels up?...My husband is on an oxygen concentrator 24/7. His oximeter reading is usually 95/96....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Has anyone had twilight sleep cataract surgery?...Since then I have started wearing my oxygen 24/7. On level 2. My pulmonologist says to wear at night and if I go below 88%....Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
COPD and falls....I wonder if anyone else has had falls caused by the oxygen line....Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesCoping
Question about portable oxygen concentrators and swimming...Can you have a POC and somehow go into a pool day with a 13 or 24 foot tubing left aboveboard? Or is that just wishful thinking?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Can a stent procedure improve oxygen saturation?...Can having a stent procedure done improve oxygen saturation in general if a coronary blockage is found. I was wondering about changes in saturation....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Nose Dryness and crustiness from Oxygen Cannulas...FYI:To all my COPD CoHorts, I could not tolerate the netti pot twice a day so I have come up with a solution for this problem that works great for...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathing
HAP (Hospital Acquired Pneumonia) ...I know of two people who have HAP (Hospital Acquired Pneumonia) And who now require Oxygen 24/7. Has anyone else seen or know of people who have HAP?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Does COPD get worse in the evening hours? ...He says his oxygen does not help him when it gets late in the evening. Any tips would be so appreciated.....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Has anyone had problems getting oxygen delivered and if so, have any solutions?...I am a six and six residence (snow bird - 6 months in two different states) and am having problems with getting oxygen delivered to me....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
traveling with copd...How do I travel to an island with oxygen tanks? Or do I bring the machine with the long hose with me instead along with small tanks ....Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesTravelTips & Advice
Don't know what stage i am in...Hi i was diagnosed with copd 2 years ago don't know what stage got 4 inhalers my oxygen machine and my nebuliser machine .no insurance .hade a appointment...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Sleep Study...It turned out my oxygen levels got in the low 80's for about 20 minutes, so I need to be on night oxygen....Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesSleep
Work...Does anyone work full time with COPD and oxygen?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesWork & Employment
Time left to live...Her oxygen levels are around 82-84 and when she stands they drop to around 70%....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Boredom and tired of tv....Being on oxygen 24/7 and living in South Tx I can't go anywhere as it is so humid that I can't breathe.i decided to take online classes in medical...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
tips and advice...rent a portable oxygen or buy my own?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTips & Advice
