Tips for coping with the anxiety side of it...anyone tell me what tablets have helped with there anxiety as I am not coping very well at all to be fair I hve never let it get to me.I’ve...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
How can I prevent cannula marks?...I am on oxygen each night and am a side sleeper. Each morning my cannula leaves deep marks on both sides of my face....Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Working...Has anyone gotten new employment while on oxygen all the time? Not sure what to do....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Symptoms ...lung transplant I was diagnosed in 2018 non symptomatic I then had the Astra Zenica And 3 days later suffered respiratory failure I have been on oxygen...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Breathing...I’m on oxygen, breathing treatments and a vent. Meds. I can still do some things just at my pace....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Breathing ...I have to slow walk with my oxygen to the car. I can still drive but my mobile scooter is to heavy for me to lift....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathing
With all of my treatment, why can't I breathe?...I am on oxygen 24/7. I still can't breathe. Anyone know why?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Finally a diagnosis ...Oxygen levels range from 90 to 97 typically. Heart rate can go pretty high. Tired, cough, SOB, and chest tightness are worse symptoms....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
How bad will my diagnosis get?...I see I have no future, gasping for air, disabled and a complete loss of independence being on oxygen and immobile....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
How do you feel about going in public with O2 ?...I am diagnosed with COPD and was told last week to now go to continuous 24/7 oxygen....Reactions0reactionsComments14 replies
My story...Have been on 24/7 oxygen since. Am taking Esbriet for IPF, unable to tolerate OFEV. Not doing anything for COPD and wonder what to do?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
ankle and foot swelling---edema...My bloodpressure is low normal, no terrible SOB -though I am on oxygen 24-7. Love to hear if others have had this condition!:):)...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesMental HealthSide Effects
Need information ...It’s been four days and I still feel pretty bad having to stay on oxygen which I wasn’t on before except at night....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFlares
What are the differences between nightly oxygen therapy and the use of a CPAP or BiPAP?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Can you lighten your hair and get a manicure and pedicure while on oxygen?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Service dogs?...I am just finding out that I have emphysema, probably pretty advanced, although I am not on oxygen and generally feel pretty good, only get short of breath...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Can Valium be used episodically for anxiety relief?...My oxygen levels are usually between 96-99 even with Valium. Has anyone else used it?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Mobility...I'm 74 years old, with stage four COPD, on oxygen 24/7....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTravelCoping
Why am I still short of breath with an oxygen level of 93 to 94?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Are low-grade fevers normal with COPD?...I'm on oxygen 24/7, have been for the last 3 years since they said I was stage 4, now at 4 liters per....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
