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...For those who use oxygen to help manage their COPD, the tube line can often pose a bit of a problem....

...So, I’ve already discussed  “Oxygen Terms To Know." Today, I’d like to discuss HOME oxygen terms to know....

...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....

...If you use oxygen, an oximeter is essential....

...When I was a kid having an asthma attack, I’d often open the window. Sometimes I poke my nose to the screen and take a breath of fresh outdoor air...

...“Since you are using more oxygen, this may further deplete your blood oxygen levels and increase your sensation of shortness of breath."...

...I wondered how I was supposed to carry my oxygen everywhere I went while using it....

...Some people use oxygen masks instead of mouthpieces to take breathing treatments....

...If you use oxygen, be sure to have an extra portable tank if possible in case you are out longer than you were expecting....

...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...

...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...