How do you deal with the stress of the holidays?
... may include: Keeping oxygen tubing clear of dental tools and equipment Avoiding sparks or heat sources near oxygen Confirming whether you use a portable tank or a concentrator Keeping a fire extinguisher within reach As someone who regularly uses supplemental oxygen, you can also help keep yourself and others safe by speaking up if anything doesn’t seem ...
Dental Work While on Oxygen: 6 Things To Expect
... may include: Keeping oxygen tubing clear of dental tools and equipment Avoiding sparks or heat sources near oxygen Confirming whether you use a portable tank or a concentrator Keeping a fire extinguisher within reach As someone who regularly uses supplemental oxygen, you can also help keep yourself and others safe by speaking up if anything doesn’t seem ...
... Short said the way to turn your back on triggers is to anticipate them and make a plan with coping strategies, such as substitutes for smoking, distractions, relaxation techniques and motivating statements. She also recommends nicotine replacement therapy to manage physical cravings so that the person can stay focused." ...
How to Beat Triggers That Make You Crave a Cigarette
... Short said the way to turn your back on triggers is to anticipate them and make a plan with coping strategies, such as substitutes for smoking, distractions, relaxation techniques and motivating statements. She also recommends nicotine replacement therapy to manage physical cravings so that the person can stay focused." ...
... Still trying to come to terms with her condition, she found MyCOPDTeam and discovered she wasn’t alone.Meanwhile, Yolette was diagnosed in August 2014. After almost a year of chest infections, incorrect diagnoses of asthma and bronchitis, and trying antibiotics with nothing improving, she wound up in the hospital. ...
Finding Friendship on MyCOPDTeam
... Still trying to come to terms with her condition, she found MyCOPDTeam and discovered she wasn’t alone.Meanwhile, Yolette was diagnosed in August 2014. After almost a year of chest infections, incorrect diagnoses of asthma and bronchitis, and trying antibiotics with nothing improving, she wound up in the hospital. ...
... I do the Perez breathing when I get short of breath to help me not panic, and it helps." What negative assumptions have you let go of about COPD? Tell us about it in the comments below or directly on MyCOPDTeam.com. ...
... As hard as something may seem right now, remember that pain is only temporary."Have you had moments of letting go just when you needed it most? What helps you 'let go' of things out of your control? Share in the comments below or directly on MyCOPDTeam.com. ...
The Power of Letting Go of What You Can't Control
... As hard as something may seem right now, remember that pain is only temporary."Have you had moments of letting go just when you needed it most? What helps you 'let go' of things out of your control? Share in the comments below or directly on MyCOPDTeam.com. ...
... Some MyCOPDTeam members also rely on air purifiers to remove triggers like dust and pollen from indoor air: “I’ve bought an air purifier, and I find it helps with air pollution, acting as an irritant.” “Desert areas are so dusty anyway, and my purifier really helps.” “I have two large air purifiers in a large room with high ceilings. ...
COPD Flare-Ups: Symptoms, Triggers, and What To Do
... Some MyCOPDTeam members also rely on air purifiers to remove triggers like dust and pollen from indoor air: “I’ve bought an air purifier, and I find it helps with air pollution, acting as an irritant.” “Desert areas are so dusty anyway, and my purifier really helps.” “I have two large air purifiers in a large room with high ceilings. ...
... Even though exercise may seem difficult if you have trouble breathing, regular exercise can improve your symptoms by making your breathing muscles stronger. ...
... It may seem like an embarrassing topic to bring up, but you should feel comfortable being open and honest. Your doctor can talk with you about sexual issues in a way that honors your needs and desires. ...
Sex and COPD: 9 Tips for Intimacy
... It may seem like an embarrassing topic to bring up, but you should feel comfortable being open and honest. Your doctor can talk with you about sexual issues in a way that honors your needs and desires. ...
... People may begin experiencing low oxygen levels, which can cause life-threatening organ issues.Understanding Oxygen LevelsOxygen levels are most commonly measured using a pulse oximeter, which is a finger clip or sensor that tells you how much oxygen is saturated (concentrated) in your blood.A doctor may also measure this using arterial blood gas tests ...
Oxygen Therapy for COPD: When It’s Needed and How It Works
... People may begin experiencing low oxygen levels, which can cause life-threatening organ issues.Understanding Oxygen LevelsOxygen levels are most commonly measured using a pulse oximeter, which is a finger clip or sensor that tells you how much oxygen is saturated (concentrated) in your blood.A doctor may also measure this using arterial blood gas tests ...
Join
Your Privacy Choices
