Who Qualifies For Home Oxygen?...Yes, you can be short of breath while continuing to have normal oxygen levels. However, some people with COPD may benefit from supplemental oxygen.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Care and Cleaning of Your Oxygen Equipment...Most people on supplemental oxygen use a nasal cannula, but a mask is another option.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Oxygen Therapy...One treatment prescribed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is oxygen therapy. This is also known as supplemental oxygen.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
COPD Dryness...Most of us with advanced COPD will eventually end up on supplemental oxygen.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Breathlessness vs. Oxygen Saturation with COPD: Understanding the Difference...Medication, supplemental oxygen and exercise may result in some improvements.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments105 comments
Newbie...His oxygen level is still around 96 while sitting. His doctor has refused to give him supplemental oxygen!... By pennyharlow1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
10 Tips For Using Home Oxygen...This can be supplied with supplemental oxygen, or home oxygen therapy. Your doctor can order tests to see if you qualify for home oxygen therapy.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
HELP. ...I had always considered oxygen as my final fall back position to now find supplemental O2 removes my hypoxic (low level of oxygen) respiratory drive causing...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesEnd Stage
Any tips on the use of supplemental oxygen...I've been getting a lot conflicting ideas and suggestions about the use of supplemental oxygen....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 replies
Hospital Oxygen Delivery Devices...These are oxygen delivery devices that supply you with supplemental oxygen.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Talk With Your Doctor About COPD...Do I need to be on supplemental oxygen? People in the early stages of COPD do not always need to be on supplemental oxygen.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What material should I read regarding supplemental oxygen?...I have been on oxygen for 4 years. It seems that I still do not know everything about its use. Any available material that you might suggest I read?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Different COPD Treatments Tried...Sometimes called supplemental oxygen, oxygen therapy can help people with COPD receive the extra oxygen their bodies need to function.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Treating and Managing COPD...Pulmonary rehab centers will monitor your oxygen saturation while you exercise and will help you use supplemental oxygen if needed.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Marilyn's Story...I am still independent of supplemental oxygen although some days I know I could use it. I am retired so I can take daily tasks as slow as... By grammysil1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Home NIV for COPD May Prolong Life...The newest generations are portable and not only use positive pressure, but also include supplemental oxygen.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Generator type do I need to get as backup for an oxygen concentrator...Some background, my husband has been using supplemental oxygen 24/7 for a number of years....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesTips & Advice
As My World Turns...It is harder for me to get comfortable, and I will remain short of breath, even with supplemental oxygen.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Exercise and Exertion...If you have been prescribed supplemental oxygen it is because you have dyspnea or shortness of breath, and cannot get enough oxygen into your lungs using... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Home Oxygen Delivery Devices...These allow you to inhale a low flow of supplemental oxygen. They consist of plastic tubing. One end is attached to a flowmeter and oxygen source.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments