Travel Tips and Precautions for COPD Patients...If you are on supplemental oxygen, you need to talk to two people before you make any plans.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
What Is Polycythemia? ...This is often referred to as supplemental oxygen therapy or home oxygen therapy.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 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
Expert Answers: Eye Problems and COPD...In an adult on supplemental oxygen, the goal is always to use the lowest possible amount of oxygen to reach adequate oxygenation of the tissues.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
If you use supplemental oxygen, which kind do you use?...Do you use a portable oxygen concentrator or a metal oxygen tank with a regulator?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Home Pulse Oximeter Monitoring - Yes or No?...However, if you are using supplemental oxygen therapy at home, an oximeter can be a useful tool.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Low dose ct lung cancer screening...I can not find new guidelines that rule out supplemental oxygen for lung cancer screening. Anyone here have a thought on this? Thanks,...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesAwarenessEmphysemaTreatment
Taking Time to Support and Educate COPD Patients...The pulse oximeter revealed a concerning reading of 79%, emphasizing the need for supplemental oxygen. "Your oxygen was really low," I remarked.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Staging for COPD...Supplemental oxygen is often times needed at this stage. Very Severe COPD.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
How Long Can Your Oxygen Tubing Be? ...Many people with COPD require supplemental oxygen. This requires the use of a nasal cannula and tubing.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Oxygen...I don't need oxygen when sleeping cause I use the CPAP machine, I only need supplemental oxygen on exertion.... By ellenjanelockhart1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
COPD and Severe Weather Preparedness...For those using supplemental oxygen, make sure your battery is fully charged and, if possible, a backup battery that is also fully charged.... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Early 30's........Hoping my powdered inhaler maintains my condition as I am only 2% away from needing supplemental oxygen.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Tips for Living Your Best Life With COPD...Again, not every COPD sufferer will need to be on supplemental oxygen. But once your COPD progresses to a certain level, oxygen can be very helpful.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Same Devil, Different Levels - Same Level, Different Devils...Most COPDers that are in stage I, II, III, do not require supplemental oxygen.... By Mary Ultes8 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Heart Failure: Learning the Signs and Symptoms...Supplemental oxygen can help make sure your oxygen levels stay at acceptable levels.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding and Coping With Severe COPD...Most certainly, your doctor will prescribe supplemental oxygen if you haven't been on it before.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Swelling...There are certain types of medicines that can help to: Pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale can be treated with supplemental oxygen (oxygen therapy... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Oxygen Users: Be Careful Around Open Flames...Inhaling supplemental oxygen is generally considered safe and effective when indicated.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Is it Like to Live With COPD? – Results From the 2019 COPD In America Survey...Oxygen therapy or supplemental oxygen delivers an extra supply of oxygen into the body to help improve symptoms of COPD.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments