What can you tell me about oxygen and high altitudes?...He is on oxygen full-time set at 4liters. He is a Veteran and smoker for over 40 years....Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
What is your opinion of portable oxygen concentrators?...What's your opinion on ease of use, maintenance, and reliability? And can they be used on aircrafts?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Awaiting tests & diagnosis, oxygen saturation question, very distressed...(Dr Google again) But my oxygen saturation was 99%, can that happen when you have copd or does it mean I can have something even worse?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
My COPD experience....At present the strong symptoms have diminished but once in awhile they come back and I have to use the rescue inhaler or use the oxygen....Reactions0reactionsComments20 replies
Medications...I am also on 3l oxygen 24/7.using all these has kept me out of the hospital this whole time....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatment
FeaturedDoes anyone have or used a portable oxygen system?...I know nothing about portable Oxygen like what you see advertised. Can they do up to 6 liters or ??...Reactions0reactionsComments159 repliesBreathing
Side effects...I am supposed to have oxygen 24/7, and this drainage makes that very hard, especially when I’m in the kitchen, either eating or preparing food....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesSide Effects
Inhalers...I have COPD and I on oxygen, I have been prescribed inhalers, I have gone without my inhalers at times when I couldn't afford them....Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCopingTreatment
Showering and COPD...Started oxygen treatment about a year ago. Today was my third shower in that span....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & Advice
Copd, Covid...My oxygen levels are good but heart rate is high. Hoping for some insight on this....Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
ANXIETY...WORKED HARD AND GOT SO I COULD WALK AND THE ONLY TIME I NEEDED OXOGYN WAS AT NIGHT....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDepressionMental HealthTips & Advice
Tip to manage carbon dioxide retention ...I retain carbon dioxide and have to monitor my oxygen intake to 1 to stay around 90 saturation....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Confused..., this new doc didn’t talk to me at all about COPD and now I’m reading about the seriousness of the condition and the need many people with COPD need...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Killer co pays...Just for that plus I have two oxygen condensors and one home fill ,that I'd around 78 per,mo....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
plz recommend pulse oximeter ...continuous monitor overnight instant read of the number can look at overnight numbers from phone or computer (no need instant sync) vibrate while at preset oxygen...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesNewly DiagnosedSleepDiagnosis
knowing when its time to let go and let hospice manage you...I was diagnosed with end stage copd 7 years ago.I was placed on oxygen at that time, 3 liters 24/7. Six months ago....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHospice & Palliative CareEnd StageEmphysema
How to handle questions from a store cashier....For a number of years, I have been reluctant to use my oxygen in public. It just made me feel different....Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
What to expect ...On morphine twice a day. 3 liters oxygen. Last pft 20% efv1. Don't sleep well. What to expect?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Has anyone participated in a home respiratory program? They evaluate patient, check out how patient is using medications, inhalers and oxygen supplementary equipment. It is funded by Medicare......I want to make sure that I am using my medicine, inhalers and oxygen units for my best benefit....Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
copd daily...to accept that i will never feel good..always short of breath..weak and cough. at age 82 i’m sure she’s right..had this for 15 yrs..still stage two. oxygen...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping