Do's and Don'ts of Traveling with Oxygen...Just as with home oxygen delivery systems, portable oxygen can be supplied in the form of gas cylinders (small, green, bullet-shaped tanks), liquid oxygen... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Oxygen & walking...If you are put on oxygen does it help for taking a walk? What other differences does it make to your COPD? Thanks...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesExerciseBreathing
Breathlessness vs. Oxygen Saturation with COPD: Understanding the Difference...Hypoxemia means there is a low level of oxygen in the blood. Being hypoxic means that not enough oxygen is getting to your body's cells.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments105 comments
COPD Lexicon: Home Oxygen Terms to Know ...So, I’ve already discussed “Oxygen Terms To Know." Today, I’d like to discuss HOME oxygen terms to know.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Deal With a Tangled Oxygen Line...For those who use oxygen to help manage their COPD, the tube line can often pose a bit of a problem.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
Oxygen...Getting Dizziness after starting on Oxygen...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesBreathing
Oxygen...Can anyone recommend a portable oxygen supplier I want to try it and see if it helps...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
How Safe Are Your Blood Oxygen Saturation Levels?...If you use oxygen, an oximeter is essential.... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
It’s Time for the County Fair...I also make sure I have plenty of batteries or tanks for my oxygen needs as well.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Nose Has A Job to Do Too!...in there that’s blocking the free flow of oxygen into my lungs. This can be done in a dainty manner or, often, a chisel and hammer can be useful.... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My BiPap...It is the most reliable means of checking how your body is moving oxygen and removing carbon dioxide.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Wife and I are both on oxygen...My other half just went on oxygen about a month ago.... By seabolt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Getting along...On oxygen now so I catch my wind faster. Been retired now for 10 years, thought I would work until I die...no way.... By davidthepierat1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments52 comments
Methods for Cleaning Your Equipment...Some people use oxygen masks instead of mouthpieces to take breathing treatments.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Fire Season and COPD...If you use oxygen, be sure to have an extra portable tank if possible in case you are out longer than you were expecting.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting Your Best Sleep - Even With COPD...Do you have to sleep somewhat upright, find yourself getting your oxygen tubing tangled up in your covers or wake up through the night with coughing or... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments68 comments
Can I Apply for Disability if I Have COPD?...I didn’t answer that question fully in the first article. When I applied for disability in 2011, the main requirement for someone with COPD was an FEV1 of 40%. Of... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Camping with Oxygen...Does anyone go camping with oxygen? How do you do it?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBreathing
Get Some Fresh Air...“Since you are using more oxygen, this may further deplete your blood oxygen levels and increase your sensation of shortness of breath."... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments