Does anyone exercise without supplemental oxygen?...My Mom has COPD... it is so frustrating because she refuses to use any oxygen outside her home....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
COPD Myths vs. Facts...There are a number of treatment approaches, including medication, pulmonary rehabilitation, supplemental oxygen and so on.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Top 10 Steps for Coping With COPD...Learn everything you can about each medication you take: The same goes for supplemental oxygen.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How helpful is supplemental oxygen?...My question is this, since COPD causes difficulty exhaling, are the lungs still able to absorb (for lack of better word) the oxygen and utilize it throughout...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
What Is Cystic Fibrosis?...Both diseases may also cause low oxygen levels. So, people living with both diseases may benefit from supplemental oxygen.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Expert Answers: Relief for Swollen Ankles...oxygen therapy.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Very confused about my situation ...I am not able to get supplemental oxygen. What am I supposed to do now? Please help....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Tai Chi for COPD - An Alternative to Pulmonary Rehab...Some people benefit from medication, while others improve their breathing and quality of life by going on supplemental oxygen.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
On Oxygen and On The Go - Part 4: Let's Hit The Road...If you are on supplemental oxygen, getting out for an hour, a day, a week or longer takes a lot of planning if you want it to be... By Mary Ultes7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Working on Living...I'm supposed to be 24/7 supplemental oxygen, but I try to go the better part of the day oxygen free....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Cough With COPD: What's Normal and What's Not?...If you use supplemental oxygen, are you ensuring the right flow rate and frequency?... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Any tips on the use of supplemental oxygen...I've been getting a lot conflicting ideas and suggestions about the use of supplemental oxygen....Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
The Emotional Challenges of Being a COPD Caregiver...At the end of 2006, my mom finally quit smoking for the last time, because she needed to go on supplemental oxygen.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
HELP. ...I had always considered oxygen as my final fall back position to now find supplemental O2 removes my hypoxic (low level of oxygen) respiratory drive causing...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesEnd Stage
What Generator type do I need to get as backup for an oxygen concentrator...Some background, my husband has been using supplemental oxygen 24/7 for a number of years....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesTips & Advice
What material should I read regarding supplemental oxygen?...I have been on oxygen for 4 years. It seems that I still do not know everything about its use. Any available material that you might suggest I read?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Ask the Advocates: Running Errands...As well, if supplemental oxygen is prescribed (and needed for the trip), a portable oxygen concentrator will be used.... By Editorial Team 8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments47 comments
Low dose ct lung cancer screening...I can not find new guidelines that rule out supplemental oxygen for lung cancer screening. Anyone here have a thought on this? Thanks,...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessEmphysemaTreatment
If you use supplemental oxygen, which kind do you use?...Do you use a portable oxygen concentrator or a metal oxygen tank with a regulator?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Is a Pelonis heater safe around 3lb. supplemental oxygen?...I have lost 50lbs. since AFib put her in the ER and we've had to fight to balance oxygen levels with low blood pressure....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & Advice
