N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for COPD...NAC is a supplement with multiple uses in medicine. It is used to prevent overdoses from certain drugs.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Shopping With COPD: Virtual and In-Person...Meals on Wheels may also be an option for supplemental food delivery.... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is a Diffusion Test (DLCO)? ...These are specialized molecules that allow oxygen to be transported through your blood. Oxygen has a high affinity for hemoglobin.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Respiratory 101: The Respiratory Tract...Place on oxygen molecule). Air (along with our oxygen molecule with fake eyes) first enters the nose.... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Often Should We Change Our Hoses and Other Oxygen Information..., knowing you use oxygen.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Are You Prepared For A Local Disaster?...The old fashioned oxygen E tanks are a good back up. ... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Your Lungs and the Cardiovascular System...The air around us contains about 21% oxygen. Let's take some fake eyes and place them on one oxygen molecule.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Oxygen Use in TV and Movies...Have you ever noticed oxygen patients on TV shows or movies?... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
What NOT to Say to Chronically Ill People....When I was first prescribed oxygen my wife fell into the oxygen trap.... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Basics for Caregivers: Equipment...There will be oxygen concentrators, tanks, liquid oxygen, nebulizers, Bi-PAP machines, and the list could go on.... By Tonya Hidalgo4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Have You Ever Thought of Using a Walker ?...I wondered how I was supposed to carry my oxygen everywhere I went while using it.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments52 comments
The Past and Outdoor Fun...But us, with mobile oxygen, we can go almost anywhere. I do not use oxygen most times when sitting as now at my computer or watching a film.... By derekc2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Am I Having an Exacerbation or Has My Lung Function Declined?...My oxygen has been dropping and my heart rate has been skyrocketing.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments275 comments
Tips for Successful Outings with COPD...On Oxygen and On the Go - Part 1: The Burden of Portable Oxygen On Oxygen and On the Go - Part 2: Oxygen Embarrassment On By Mary Ultes6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Benefits of Respiratory Therapists...If the test indicates that home oxygen therapy would help, I'll figure out how much oxygen you need.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Is COPD Terminal – Am I Going to Die?...Oxygen when needed helps us to feel well and to breathe easier. I use oxygen for mobility and have no such false pride.... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
The FAQs of COPD Caregiving: Part 2...Medications, oxygen, doctor's appointments, etc., can easily get lost in the shuffle without some sort of tracking system.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Confusion and COPD...is reading 98% oxygen.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Questions COPD Patients Have at the Hospital...If your oxygen levels are low, then surely more oxygen may help.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Supplements, Herbal Treatments, and Antioxidants...It is also possible to overdose on vitamins and supplements by taking too much.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
