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
Placement of tank...I live in a small apartment that gets incredibly hot I've been told it's because of the big blue oxygen unit I have my first question is that true...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCoping
Active todayStage 4 COPD ...I've been on oxygen since 2013 24/7 I use concentrators. I'm glad to be I've even though I can't do anything but watch TV or read....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessBreathingCoping
Niv ipap issues...She's on oxygen 100 % of the time now. Barely moves from her chair due to her oxygen dropping when she does. Sorry for the long post. X...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSleepTips & Advice
How do I answer "will you be alright"?...I have just gotten to the severe stage and having to wear oxygen 24/7. Anybody have any advice on how to answer when someone asks that?...Reactions0reactionsComments16 replies
Products to use that are oil-free for face as well as body when you are on oxygen....I have been told I need to use oxygen now. But you can’t use anything with oil in it on your face or body. Well, that is so daunting....Reactions0reactionsComments2 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
How do you cope with not being able to enjoy being outdoors?...I don't know if I can be out in the sun with the oxygen tanks. I just want to know what I can still enjoy....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Breathing with COPD...I'm not on oxygen and one of my goals is to stay that way. So I walk for one thing. One day I can go out and walk for...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Medical Device Supplier...My oxygen supplier has never contacted me other than when I reach out to them or order items....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
What 's better Gas or liquid...I was just at my Dr.s today and had made up my mind to ask and get for liquid oxygen , as up here in New York you must...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Zephyr valves...I walked into the hospital without oxygen and came out with full time O2, 2 lpm at rest and 4 lpm with activity....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSurgery
What is causing my low energy?...I have severe COPD and on oxygen. I have no energy whatsoever. I walk 20 ft and lose my breath and have to rest....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
running nose...I know it's from the oxygen tube. Does anybody else have this problem. It's very hard to breath when my nose doesn't cooperate....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Activity in Stage 4?...On oxygen at 5 liters 24/7. Currently remains in bed only coming out to eat or for restroom, likely taking no more than 50 staps per day....Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesCoping
Inhaler VS nebulizer...I'm not on oxygen but I have two important inhalers: Atrovent and Wixela Inhub....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
COPD and pneumonia ...I'm home on oxygen. Is there a good chance I can quit the o2 when the pneumonia is gone? I still smoke...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesPulmonary RehabilitationSmokingChronic Bronchitis
Beta blockers - anyone else on them?...His NP says that's fine, I asked her if a low pulse was hindering me getting oxygen to my lungs, (and to the rest of my body) but she...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTreatmentCoping
Melinda...Swallowing is hard lately I am not on oxygen yet it's been a year since I've seen my specialists sorry to be such a whiner I am just overwhelmed...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesMental Health
Does anyone have a problem with a runny nose when out of breath?...It runs so bad I can't use my oxygen concentrator because of constant running down the cannula....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
