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How to Fill Oxygen Tank Size E with Homefill
Delta Oxygen Transfill Equipment This company makes an attachment that will connect an E cylinder to the Invacare Homefill system. Pricey, but worth the cost IMO.
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What has caused changes in my phlegm problem?
Dr. Mannino may be right. I have been taking the Fisetin for quite a while and it has helped a lot, But only in the last couple of months have I added the yogurt (pro-biotic) which I was told I by my doctor that I only need to take every week or so, not …
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Check-in: “HIT OR MISS”: Does the Flu and Pneumonia Shot Benefit You?
Whether it is fatigue, fear, disbelief, or otherwise, vaccines have been making headlines for the last several years. Many people wonder about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. Do they help you? Can they hurt you? Is it even worth your time? I am …
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cannulas and tanks loose o2?
You need to shut off the valve on the tank if you are not going to use it for an extended time.
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Difficulty breathing through my nose
not sure where it started - on Incruse and ventolin inhaler, was also on Advair until a couple of days ago, went off advair because I found it made me feel nervous. But have noticed I’m having trouble breathing through my nose it feels stuffed up - have …
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Low FeV1
Hi I’ve been diagnosed with emphysema at the age of 52, my fev1 level is 24% rising to 34% with fostair and spiriva respimat , I have 2 children , one 22 and the other 11 , I am worried I’m going to die and they’ll be without a mum , I do a brisk walk of …
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Late stage COPD advice needed
My father is in his late 70’s and has severe/late stage COPD. At his last doctor appointment, palliative care was mentioned and will be a topic of conversation at his next appointment on August 23. I need to learn more about palliative care but from what …
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New PFT Test Results Lower Than Before
So here are my new PFT results after struggling with my breathing and overall health after a work related accident a year ago. ( I work in the sandblasting and painting industry). The symptoms I am most concerned with are the constant yellow/brown mucus …
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Does spiolto respimat have any nasty surprises like what android ellipta had.
Stiolto Respimat is a long acting bronchodilator combination of two seperate bronchodilators. One is a LABA (long acting beta antagonist = olodaterol) and the other is a LAMA (long acting muscarinic antagonist = tiotropium bromide), No steroids in this …
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Spirometry Results-can you please help me interpret the results?
Hello Everyone, can you please help me interpret the results? I had mentioned earlier that my X-ray was normal but CT said “both lungs appear to be hyper-inflated”. I’m on Symbicort 200 for more than a year now and don’t face much issues with breathing …
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Best diets to follow? For weight loss + COPD management
Hey everyone, Wondering what kind of diets everyone consumes? My diabetes screening (hb1ac) actually came back okay, so no need for me to continue Keto on that front... However, I do need to lose weight as my BMI is still 29.7 What does everyone …
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Heating pad
I am on oxygen therapy 24/7 and was wondering if I could use a heating pad on low on my back?
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Is anyone taking NAC N-Acetyl Cysteine as a supplement?
I take 18 different supplements daily. NAC is one of them.I have been taking NAC at the rate of 1200mg once a day for several decades. Originally I began taking it when I had a liver virus that has since been gratefully resolved through one of the many …
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Effective length of oxygen tube
Yup. The liter flow should be consistent over 50 feet using a D tank; the question is why would you want to. While the D tanks are heavier and I wouldn't want to be hauling them around on a regular basis, they can be carried to another location. If …
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Covid infection + mild COPD... Any advice???
Bummer! I conrtacted Covid in April of 2022. A year and three months ago. Ironically I caught it from a buddy who also has COPD and smokes like a truck! He called several days after our dinner together and said he was positive for covid. I was fully …
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Diagnosed at 30 with COPD - Fev1/fvc of 58%. Can I live a long life?
Britishere, Thank you for this well organized and informative post. After doing some personal background research on COPD and inflammation your posting makes proven logical sense.The understood inflammation cascade phenomena is obviously central to COPD …
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Greetings Everyone,
Greetings Everyone, I just joined the join an I am eager to learn more. Please bear with me as I become more acclimated. My wife was diagnosed with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency about 10 - 12 years ago. (We believe she has had it for Dark longer …
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Check-in: How do you adjust to your "new normal"?
I knew it would catch up to me eventually, but it was still a shock. After two and a half years of doing everything right, I found myself looking at a positive COVID-19 test last winter. I have asthma, and I knew this would not be "just a cold" for me. …
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Spiriva Respimat and Symbicort 160 Together?
I was diagnosed with COPD 2 1/2 yrs ago and have been on just Spiriva Respimat and occasional Ventolin HFA (this one as needed only). This past week my pulmonary doctor added Symbicort 160 to take 2 puffs twice a day since I was having a little wheezing …
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Any advice for a recently diagnosed Mild Copd patient?
Hey everyone, I have just been diagnosed with mild copd. I am a 39 M who smoked cannabis the last 20 years. Obviously freaking out a little bit but also trying to feel fortunate Ive found out while it is still mild. I see lots of posts about medicines …
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Dizziness-dizzy/light-headed a lot
I am 75 and having trouble searching questions and answers. I was told I have COPD changes in my lungs, which was surprising because I never smoked. I cough up a lot of gunk and this site has been helpful on that. I just got over the flare and use a …
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COPD-Does anyone use an Air quality tester in their homes or work place?
Does anyone use an Air quality tester in their homes or work place? I have been thinking of getting one for my home especially since the Wildfires have contaminated our air all over the U. S. Looking them over and deciding which one is a nightmare. I did …
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practicing pursed lips breathing
I believe you can do PLB as often as you like.
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Medicare price negotiations for Part D drugs
Some asthma and COPD drugs are likely included in first year of price negotiations. Article and excerpts follow. Excerpts from Pharma Fierce news on which drugs are likely to be included in the new Medicare price negotiations (some drug input from NY …
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Do free radicles have anything to do with phlegm in my lungs?
Free radicals: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318652 For me this was a very informative article.If you read far enough into this article you can begin to understand what happens when I take Fisetin to relieve the inflammation in my lungs …
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