My oxygen hose that connects me to the concentrator is getting very rigid and kinks off the oxygen flow. Does anyone know Medicare rules for how often they are to be changed? I know that the cannula needs changed every 2 weeks.

Also bear in mind that EVERYONE is on a timeline from the second they're born until the end. Perfectly healthy people get run over by buses every day. Forget about the timeline and spend the rest of your life living, not waiting to die. My three cents' …

Hi everyone! Physicians Education Resource (PER ), is launching Provider and Caregiver Connection (PCC)™- Novel Approaches To Optimizing Outcomes in COPD. The PCC is an online activity with the twofold aim of updating clinicians through the use of …

I do not know about everyone else but by the end of the dayI feel worn out. That and headaches seem to be my new norm. That worn out feelinggoes with my memory sometimes. I have tried naps and that has not been any helpso far. Being sob doing the …

I'm doing a cardiovascular risk calculator on weather to take a statin or Not, and I tried to Google the answer to this Question? Do I input in as a smoker or non-smoker, it says as an ex smoker your cardiovascular risk goes down after a few years. I'm …

So i now met criteria for ox use when im active. Bummer as i hate to be “tethered” anyway my question is will medicare help pay for a POC so i can go out without the heavy tanks?

The SmartDose Mini manual says, "The normal volume of oxygen that SmartDose delivers is 16 ml per setting, so that a setting of 2 delivers 32 ml of oxygen on each breath, in the first 2/3 of the inhale cycle. SmartDose monitors a patient’s breathing …

Hi guys. I would like to ask. Can we use pulse oxymeter during walking? Thank you. Here is my result of the pulse oxymeter that I took while on sitting down.

What Happens if I missO2 (2liter) for a night? I was told 93 to 81 at night without the O2

I was getting excellent results with my breathing on the keto diet in the first three months. I am now feeling short of breath all the time. I am wondering if it is because of the high fat dairy I'm using. Anyone have any ideas? (whipping cream in my …

Look at the possibility that you are retaining CO2. If you were, you would be short of breath and still show safe saturation' of oxygen.

A few months ago, we asked theCOPD360social community about their experiences with community-acquiredpneumonia. These questions were part of a COPD Foundation project. We areinterested in gathering more information on this topic. If you have hadpneumonia …

The only way is to simply ask your PCP for a referral and don't take no for an answer. If your PCP refuses, find a new PCP.

If your on prednsione that is a good one to cause swelling of the stomach such as bloating. Certain foods that cause gas will bloat too.

I’ve had COPD for a few years and can’t imagine what I would do with a service dog. What do you hope to use a service dog for?

Do you worry about the high cost of your medications? Is there a pulmonary rehab program close enough for you to attend? Can you get all the O2 equipment you need when you need it? What worries or concerns do you have? These are questions many people …

Since my diagnosis 6 months ago, it seems I've constantly got a sinus infection. I have an upcoming ENT appointment but it's still a month away. Hoping they call me earlier with a cancellation. Also alot of post nasal drip, Wondering what affect infected …

I've been taking care of my mom who is usually on 4L of oxygen resting and 5-6L when up and around. For the last few months I have observed her more SOB when she's up and moving around. Nothing has changed. She participates in pulmonary rehab which seems …

I went on cpap last Sept. I had mild sleep apnea with not so mild headaches. Then in Nov, I was placed on o2 for exercise and other activities, like vacuuming, etc. My headaches continued and my pulm doc added 1lpm o2 thru the cpap about a month ago. …

I suggest you call your doctor and ask them to explain to you very clearly exactly how they want you to use your rescue inhaler. The name implies whenever you need it but albuterol sulfate is a pretty potent drug. I wouldn't take it more than your doctor …

Has anyone used a Navage to alleviate the dryness in your sinuses and the headaches?

You mentioned a couple of things, one that this has been going on long term so I am assuming you were short of breath prior getting the pneumonia. You also mentioned being in the hospital for hip replacement surgery. My guess is that leading up to the …

Is anyone aware of copd treatments that are approved outside the U.S. but not in the U.S?I am aware of the coils, which are in use in Europe. Any other cutting-edge treatments outside the US?

I have my spirometry results back and must confess am totally confused. Based on my research and limited understanding – it seems my lungs are doing quite well. Can anyone throw some light on what I may be missing or misinterpreting regarding having …

WE like to keep our community advised of new innovation in COPD products. While we do not endorse any products I did want to tell you about a new oxygen canula called the Uni-Flo 2. What makes this interesting is it is only a single nostril canula and …