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Does Deep Breathing Exercise Help Copd? I've Asked This Several And Never Got A Answer!!🤔
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Its best to keep moving no matter how bad your breathing is. Moving helps you breathe better.

Is Anyone Using Portable Oxygen Concentrator For Outings If So Does It Help And Is It As Effective As Liquid Oxygen? What LPM Do You Use?
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@A MyCOPDTeam Member I have a Respironics Everflo it weighs 9lbs. Settings are 1-6. 15 Bmp-70 ml / 30 Bpm-35 ml. So are you saying I should set it higher than 2 during exercise? I looked at the… read more

Why Would I Go From Hardly Any Use Of Salbutamol ( 1 Puffer Lasting 6 Weeks Or More ) To 7-8 Puffs A Day Again ?
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nothing new in my routines. Even back to Anxiety panic / attacks when short of breath.

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Thank you so much for the suggestion. I am already on a plan to overcome or at least improve my panic/agoraphobia and gaining some strength would be a huge help and improve my life and confidence a… read more

Portable Oxygen Tanks & Capacity
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Hi -- asking for my dad who has severe emphysema and is on 5-6L continuous flow at home with a floor concentrator. Questions please:

1- What options does he have for use outside the home with that kind of flow requirement? Tanks? Liquid oxygen
2-With the tanks (like the tanks that can fit onto a holster on a wheelchair or rollators) -- how many hours use does that give / what size?
3 - What if he needs several hours of portable use -- what can we do? (We think his inogen G3 does not provide… read more

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@A MyCOPDTeam Member I can give you blueprints on how to build a custom electric wheelchair to adapt to electrical so you can use a home concentrator which is only one that can give you enough… read more

It Would Be Helpful If Postings Were Dated. Very Confusing Site Without Dates.
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@A MyCOPDTeam Member, I've been singing that song for awhile now. I hope you're having better luck than I did. I'm afraid many people are leaving the site.

Recently I Have Became So Tired With Low Energy. Does Anyone Experience Fatigue And Do You Have Any Suggestions. Thank You Breath Easy
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My pulmonologist suggested vitamin D3 to help with the fatigue. I’ve also tracked mine to eating, so I fast most days until after I get my errands done so that I’m not driving tired.

You’ll probably… read more

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

I Use Albuterol-Combivent For Nebulizer And Inhaler For Backup When Out How Often Can I Use Backup Inhaler?
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I always try to have a nebuliser treatment (right) before leaving home for anything. This gives a good 3 - 5 hour coverage for activities. Also ordered a portable unit to be able to stay on schedule… read more

What Does It Mean When Your Hyperventilating And You Need To Urinate? What Is Going On And How Can You Stop It? Thank You
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What is the old meaning? lol

I Have Copd Emphysema And High Blood Pressure Does Anyone Experience Sweats If So What Can U Do
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Hi @A MyCOPDTeam Member
I have had that problem for a while. I had to have a complete hysterectomy, due to health reason, in 2006. I’m on HRT
I have noticed I get night sweats every night around… read more