Frequency of desaturating...I tried walking very slow like a cat trying to sneak up on its prey and I still go below 85...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesAwarenessBreathing
COPD Exercising Made Easy...I'm 65 yrs. young, stage 4 emphysema, on oxygen 24/7 and all the other unwanted bells & whistles that comes...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Using and Wearing Supplemental Oxygen...On the whole, we are lucky to have the opportunity to use supplemental 02, but it is far from... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My story...I go any where I want, even on a20 day cruise this past January with the family. Anybody have any suggestions?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
COPD and Severe Weather Preparedness...Modern technology assisting in weather prediction these days makes it easier to be on the lookout for a storm headed your... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Tips For Using Home Oxygen...They are easy to carry with you wherever you want to go. Portable oxygen allows you to leave your home... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Tips for Choosing the Right Portable Supplemental Oxygen Delivery System for You...There are 3 basic types of home oxygen delivery systems: Which of these systems is the right one for... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Unsure of my diagnosis....I had to be put on a ventilator for a short time then moved to oxygen till about Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Is a Portable Oxygen Machine in Your Future?...I settled on liquid O2 a 98% pure oxygen. I have an enclosed porch and that is where By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments58 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... By Becky Brooks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments41 comments
The Things People Say...I am on oxygen, so therefore I should be able to do anything. Have you heard that statement? By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
COPD Lexicon: Pulse Oximetry Terms To Know...As oxygen molecules enter your bloodstream, they sit on the inner tube and go for a nice ride.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Moving to another State....Do I go to a hospital or Urgent care for oxygen and meds. I dont know. Still waiting Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesBreathing
Nose Dryness With Supplemental Oxygen...Let’s look at all the problems that can stem from having dry nasal canals while on oxygen therapy.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
Pulmonary Rehabilitation closed....ANY SUGGESTIONS? Health declining along with depression raising. Doctor does not know. On oxygen 24/7. On 6 ltrs stage 4 Sunshine90...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
Diagnosed With Alpha-1, Now What? (Part 1 of 3)...This is the little device that they usually put on your finger at your appointments or if you go... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What next?...Spent 3 days in the hospital getting stabilized. I now find myself on oxygen 3 lpm....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFlares SymptomsEmphysema
Halloween Costumes with COPD...Use your oxygen mask (instead of canula) and carry a tank on your back. You could even find a lightweight play By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Exciting Oxygen Day...Not a very good day overall, and the Nurse as well as the Doc want me to go...Reactions 0 reactions Comments30 repliesBreathing
Never Doubt The Resilience of a Child...One of mom’s deepest concerns was that my son would be afraid of the oxygen line and equipment. ... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
