Oxygen Technology...Here is a brief history of oxygen and its supplemental use: Most of us who need it are able to get oxygen in two ways: oxygen... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments106 comments
Experiencing Dry or Stuffy Nose on Supplemental Oxygen for COPD...Has anyone else experienced these issues? What remedies or strategies have you found helpful in alleviating the dryness or congestion?...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesTips & AdviceBreathing
Is it dangerous to move without supplemental oxygen for a few minutes?...If my father moves several steps without oxygen, oxygen reaches 74%, and once he sits back to the 89% level of non-oxygen use....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Heart Health and COPD...When patients are prescribed supplemental 02, it allows the lungs to function more efficiently without straining the right side of the heart.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Doctor Knows Best?...I was trailing my twenty-five foot oxygen hose behind me.... By r0divl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Are mild exacerbations a sign of worsening condition?...Have albuterol inhaler as needed, Breo but not taking by mutual decision with pulmonologist and no supplemental oxygen....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
When do you decide on oxygen...IS IT TIME FOR ME TO PUSH PULMONOLOGIST, PCP AND RESPIRATORY NURSES TO START USING SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN????...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathing
COPD/Emphysema Diagnosis: What is next?...His o2 levels are normally 92 to 95 even now, and he no longer needs supplemental oxygen....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisCaregivingEmphysema
Moving Out of State With COPD (or Not)...The state I live in provides me with supplemental insurance beyond Medicare.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
A Pithy History Of Oxygen...They learned that oxygen is not an acid. But, as is the way history goes, the name oxygen stuck.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Top 5 Health Benefits of Magnesium and COPD...The same study found that breathing was easier and oxygen levels were stabilized quickly using a magnesium infusion in a medical setting.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Winter Is Coming - Be Careful Out There...I donned my winter gear, turned my oxygen on, and ventured out with camera in hand. Big mistake.... By derekc5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Doing pretty well so far...I am on oxygen 24/7. I purposely lost 60 pounds and am now at 99 pounds, very thin. I follow a whole food plant-starch based, no oil diet.... By laurawiggins1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What You Should Know When You Are First Prescribed Oxygen...prescribed oxygen.... By Jackie English4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments54 comments
How Safe Are Your Blood Oxygen Saturation Levels?...Some are CO2 retainers, and it would be dangerous to use supplementary oxygen if you are a retainer.... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Oxygen Depletion...At those times, oxygen therapy can be used to raise blood oxygen levels.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
My Quest for a Portable Oxygen Concentrator...Like many of you, I am on oxygen twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. I got pneumonia, was hospitalized, and woke up on oxygen.... By Becky Brooks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments43 comments
Is a Portable Oxygen Machine in Your Future?...This is an easy test that records your oxygen as you sleep.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments58 comments
Understanding the Respiratory System...Airways is a name for the pipes or tubes that carry both oxygen and carbon dioxide into and out of your body.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A COPD Travel Guide...Traveling with oxygen isn't the easiest thing to do, but it is manageable.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
