Focusing better, boosting energy, and improving mood, are possible outcomes when using oxygen therapy which allows extra oxygen into your system. Discussing different types of oxygen therapy is best done alongside others who understand what you are going through and can share their experiences.

On MyCOPDTeam, the social network and online support group for those living with COPD, members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. Oxygen therapy is one of the top 10 topics most discussed.

Here are a few question-and-answer threads about oxygen therapy:

• How do you keep nostrils from drying out or being too stuffy?
• What do you do for oxygen when you go on a trip?
• How do you handle showering with oxygen?

Here are some conversations about oxygen therapy:

• Do you feel better on oxygen?
• My breathing hasn't been very good I had to use my emergency inhaler several times and I am on oxygen 24/7.
• I am a little nervous because my doctor wants to put me on portable oxygen.

Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyCOPDTeam today and start the conversation. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories.

Feel free to ask a question here.