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Oxyggen Tubing.....
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Why would you put your oxygen tubing in a dryer w/a. Towel???

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I've never heard of anyone doing this. Oxygen tubing gets stiff and hard with age from the oxygen going through it especially the canela. I just replaced it.

Oxgen While Exercising
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Currently at a rehab and respiratory theripst seems to feel we should try exercising without oxygen. I find it hard and my o2 drops and heartrate goes to high. Shouldn't we be exercising with out oxgen if our sats decrease on exertion?

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Yes. I use 2L us usually but my Dr said when moving around A lot or exercising I should be on three or four seems to keep my oxygen up

Nebulizer
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I use my nebulizer with oxygen as they do in hospitals,when my oxygen gets low this gives me necessary medication and brings my levels up.dr discorage this but i have only20% lungs that was three years ago,i am still not on oxygen,my levels usually hold at 92,but i cannot walk too far without stopping,ig it was not for nebulizer with oxygen i would have been dead.has anyone else doing this>

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I have oxygen 24/7, do the nebulizer and two inhalers. My breathing is really bad. I walk a little then have to stop.

I Have Stage 3 Copd I Want To Fly From Cali To Nigeria. Im On 24 /7oxygen . Can I Take Oxygen On Plane
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O2 tanks are prohibited on all flights. A portable oxygen concentrator must be FAA approved (most are). You will need to have battery capability for at least two times the duration of your flight… read more

What Treatments Or Drugs Are You Taking For COPD?
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Two nubulizer medicines,two inhalers plus’s oxygen when I’m on the move .also emergency inhaler as needed .

Oxygen
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Was put on oxygen 24/7 back in February when diagnosed with COPD. Has anyone been on oxygen & "improved" enough to go off oxygen?

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Amen! Exercise and a Positive Attitude are Key. Have Fun and a Good Relationship with God sure doesn't hurt, You Know, He Created Our Bodies. Who's better to trust for your healing? God Bless Us All… read more

Are Any Of The Portable Oxygen Machines Continuous Flow. Pulse Flow Is No Good For Me. I Carry An Oxygen Cylinder.
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Yes I have 3 little cylinders And a large canister machine with continuous flo

Portable Concentrator
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Is there anyone out there on 7 liters of oxygen. I have to go that high on activity, and all the tanks out there will only last a very short time, very short. Was wondering if any of the portable concentrator a will go that high

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TommyJ
Inogen has options for your insurance to pay or private sale, but only pulse and up to 6
See my response regarding home concentrator that goes to 10 and the ones I researched from China about… read more

I Am On Oxygen 24/7. Can I Sleep Using My Portable? It Delivers The Oxygen By Pulse.
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I use it on trips, for weekend getaways. My Dr said ok but make sure you have your alarm on so if your not breathing it will wake you up.

Does Anyone Know Of Any Medicine Are A Way To Keep Oxygen Levels Up Without Using Oxygen?
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Hey thanks for responding ok I’m 167 pounds so maybe losing some weight may help me thanks