Needing a portable concentrator ...They want to give me little bottles of oxygen while traveling and when I get where I’m going, arrange in advance a home concentrator....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & AdviceCopingBreathing
Sats always dropping when moving...Hi there, I’m writting for my grandma. She’s had copd for a few years now and seems to be worsening, she’s been on home oxygen for just over 7 months...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesBreathing
Cooking with gas...I’m curious. I have heard some people on oxygen still cook on gas stoves. I have been afraid to do that so I’d like to hear the opinions of others...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
Moving to another State....Oregon Cost to Livingston Texas in an RV. Had 3 flare ups this year, but even though we have been here for a month, I am having trouble getting help...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesBreathing
Does anybody else get really tired?...Hi.o am 65yrs old recently diagnosed copd, trying to quit cigs hard after 40yrs of doing it. does anybody else get really tired?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Diagnosed Young...Also I'm losing weight like no tomorrow. It's all really confusing. Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingSymptomsNewly Diagnosed
Going to hospital...I have flare up am short of breath my throst I feel full of plugim it's first time going to er because vof that ..I should tell doctor about...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Oxygen and Blood Pressure...Either way, I'm going keep a closer eye on my oxygen level....Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Depression ...Any time I get laid up in bed for a while, I get depressed & it becomes harder to get moving again. I don't feel like doing anything....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Going to bed new experiences and scared...The last week going to bed has been scarry....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
What do I do? Experiencing weight increase, breathing problems, and bloating!...Is the article sent out today what is going on with me? Thank you!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Copd and asthma ...I'm vaping now plus about five cigarettes a day....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Help caring for someone with COPD...contacted the doctor but wondered if anyone had any tips ideas I can use to help her cope mentally and also with calming down/recovering quicker after moving...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingCaregivingTips & Advice
Going to Gym with Oxygen...Has anyone here exercised at a gym successfully with portable oxygen concentrators? I'm planning a trial of this soon because my pulmonary rehab has run out. Thank you....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
moving to a different state...We are thinking of moving to Iowa, and its normally cooler there, but can be more humid than Las Vegas....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Are COPD and vaping connected?...I am quitting vaping as soon the results of my PFTs come back, which will be in 2 days....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
I'm the New (old) Guy . . ....I've been poking around here for a bit. Kinda overwhelmed. I'm not used to a kind caring environment. Not sure where an introduction belongs....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Mucus Production During Flare-Ups...Steam treatments made me feel like I was drowning, am I doing it wrong?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCopingEmphysemaSymptoms
Recipe that I used seems to help a little bit with symptoms....Just clears sinuses to breath and a cooling effect on the lungs....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathing
Singing to keep the lungs going....I sing from my computer and post every Saturday on Youtube, here is a request I received... https://youtu.be/k5KbQSnpOj0...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesMental HealthExerciseDepression