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I am a 71 years young, retired, male. Survived two strokes in 2009, multiple bouts of pneumonia, and (end of life)stage emphysema. Currently on 5L oxy, 24/7. Minimum activity will take my pulse/ox to low 80/upper 70. I have to immediately stop to recover back to mid 90. We are considering a move back to our home area in the Omaha, NE region. What challenges will I face in the change in altitude, pressure, air quality, dryness, etc.
Appreciate any comments, input.
@A MyCOPDTeam Member I’m surprised at everything you’re saying . I didn’t think portable concentrates went higher than 5 liters. My next thought is if your on that much how is it your climbing hills… read more
I am in severe stage copd. I have always been warm blooded but My hands and feet seem to be cold quit often. At times I just can't get warm. Anyone else experience this problem? What causes this?
Invest in Bambillo bedding. Bamboo cotton sheets, pillowcases, and a Bambillo undersheet topper, or a merino wool undersheet topper with electric blanket. They're very good investments!
Heat and humidity are not very good on COPD I’ve found also
@A MyCOPDTeam Member if you look at the top of most pages there is the word "resources". Click on that and it will give you a whole bunch of articles on COPD, including the stages. You doctor nor… read more
Just started with it on my rehab program, hoping it helps too
Does availing of these type of leisure/relaxation pastimes exasebate the symptoms of COPD>>>>or could be it beneficial?
Same here
When I have to bend for more than a few minutes... for example loading my front loader washing machine or cleaning the lower half of my fridge I sit on a folding camping chair. Any low stool would do… read more
Is there anyone here that still smokes after being diagnosed. I am looking for some support to quit. I have attempted it several times since my diagnoses and have failed terribly. The patches, gum, vape pens and even cold turkey (which I wouldn't recommend)! The Doctor won't put me on Chantix because I suffer from Severe Major Depression and the side effects wouldn't be good for me!!! Two weeks ago I had an exacerbation and the E.R doctor ordered chest x-ray.s He came back after reading them… read more
I quite by keeping a dayly log of what I smoke at first I reduced by 5 smokes à week then the next week I added 5 more that équaled 10 smokes in two weeks some and never beat myself if I missed à day… read more
I am looking for a job at home due to my COPD and Emphseyma, just part time, any suggestions?
If you get lots of side effects maybe you should look at something unusual that is over the counter and appears to have no side effects for most people. Look at Fisetin (Novusetin) by Swanson or… read more
