Hospice care for end-stage COPD...I sleep on the couch next to his hospice bed at night, and am not getting sleep because he pulls off his oxygen tube multiple times a night....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
It put a kink in my everyday life...He prescribed OXY for night time only, when I sleep, it helps some but the usual day is cough and spit up phlegm.... By francesfitch1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Sleeping with a bi-pap machine...I sleep with a bi-pap every night and I don't care for it....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
Stage 4 Lack of Interest...I’m feeling like what’s the use of getting out of bed so I take Xanax and melatonin to sleep away my day. It just seems too hard to still...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesCopingBreathing
The Cycle of Infections, Exacerbations, and Stress...Stress aggravates this condition making it especially hard to get back to sleep.... By Mary Ultes5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Breathing...6 days copd stage 1 no sleep, emergency room visit anziety told me another of life to live but I can't breath already what to do...Reactions 0 reactions Comments27 replies
Diagnosed With Alpha-1, Now What? (Part 1 of 3)...It can also help determine whether or not you may have sleep apnea and could potentially benefit from a C-pap with sleep ( a machine that helps put... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Benefits of Singing with COPD...Better Sleep - Getting some exercise and relaxation combined with joy, and you’re ready for a good night's sleep.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Does anyone sleep in a recliner?...If so, any recliner recommendations for purchase?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Overnight visits with oxygen ...Trying to find out why I can't use my portable concentrator to sleep overnight when I visit family....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Tips for Living Your Best Life With COPD...Don't keep it all bottled up inside. And make sure to get plenty of sleep and balance your activity with rest to allow your body to recover.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A New Day...While I will be making some life changes, I am also adjusting to sleeping with a sleep apnea machine.... By Steven Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Medical Review Board...Seema Khosla, MD, FCCP, FAASM, is the medical director of the North Dakota Center for Sleep.... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for later
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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments58 comments
Has anyone had twilight sleep cataract surgery?...I saw my ophthalmologist just prior to the coronavirus. Since then I have started wearing my oxygen 24/7. On level 2. My pulmonologist says to wear at night and if...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 replies
COPD...Now I have sleep apnea because my oxygen goes all the way down at night when I go to sleep.... By agv4b1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
On Death and Dying: Part 1...Old: “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord, my soul, to keep. If I die before I wake, I pray to the Lord for... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My story...As a side note I also have AFib and sleep apnea. Help!!... By fa9g1r1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Tips for Maximizing Quality of Life With COPD...Get plenty of sleep, at least 7 to 8 hours each night, and take naps during the day if you feel fatigued.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Back pain with COPD...Mostly if I sleep on one side I get shape pains in my shoulder blade and middle upper spine while taking a deep breath....Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 replies