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I'm On Oxygen Tor 24hrs I'm Thinking Of Going Away For A Week Or So Being On Oxygen How Dose That Work
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CHANTEX really does work. I used it for 3 months, then started smoking again. Got really mad at my self, started Chantex again this time for real. It took 3 months and thank God, SMOKE FREE. I… read more

Going To A Cold Area When Using A Humidifier With O2 Causes The Mist To Form Drops And Produces A Clog. Is This "normal"??
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Vaseline is oil based and shouldn't be used with oxygen...ask your supplier for the right stuff to use..I use AYRE..

What Are Lung Nodules? I Was Just Told My CT Scan Showed I Now Have Them In Both Lungs.
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Thanks Gary- I hope your guy is right. The reappearing nodules are scary, since you'd think those were healed.

Keep Gasping
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I have been regularly following my medical regimen, inhalers, nebulizer, and internal medicines. Still I am gasping at times. I want to know why.

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Yes. Looks more like it.

Does High Humidity Affect Your Breathing? The Humidity Is Very High In Chicago. I'm Having A Hard Time Breathing. Lately, That's Nothing
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new but today is even worse.

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I also have a difficult time with humidity. I have a small electric fan that helps.

Sleep Apnea
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I have been waking up lately gasping for air. My lung doctor has ordered a sleep test. My question is. Could COPD and oxygen 24/7 lead to sleep apnea? I am already retaining CO2. Just wondered what the possibilities could be. Thanks!

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In answer. Yes, My wife does sleep with me and we both use a C.P.A.P machine when we head for a nap or head for bed and ( hopefully) will get a good nights sleep. Merry does well in that department as… read more

Doctor Oz Says He Can Fix COPD With CBD Gummies,, Has Anyone Tryed Them To See If They Do As He Says.
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I think I'd search it for awhile before I'd start them.

I Am Very Hard Of Hearing And Wouldn't Hear If The Concentrator Stopped In The Sleeping Hours. Anyone Else Have This Situation?
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Excellent decision, @A MyCOPDTeam Member. I hope that alarm gives you the peace of mind you’re seeking.

Happy Monday, 04-SEP-23

Has Anyone Found A Good Way To Cope With Bendopnoea (trouble Breathing While Bending Forward With Copd)
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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

What Breathing Techniques Work With Walking And Shortness Of Breath. I Get Winded Very Fast.
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I know you’re supposed to breath Thru nose then out with pursed lips but I get so out of breath end up gasping g for air Thru mouth. Can’t seem to stay calm and do it properly. Anyone know how to do it.

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You might talk to yourself ur Doctor about a portable oxygen concentrator. It has given me flexibility I so needed. Weighs about 5 lbs. you might feel better getting out if your home just as long… read more