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Breathless When Transitioning From CPAP To Continuous Oxygen When Waking

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Alton, IL

The oxygen supplied through the forced air of the CPAP, makes breathing so much easier when sleeping. But I become so breathless when switching to only the continuous oxygen provided by my concentrator. I’m on 4L and have slipped below the 30% = end stage COPD
I’m looking for suggestions, tips or ideas for those first 10 minutes away from the CPAP. I take a breathing tx within that first 30 minutes. I keep a rescue inhaler next to my bed, but I don’t know if that would be my first option on… read more

October 17, 2023
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Hi. I’m on bpap but have same problem. Doctor told me if I feel like you have it’s part of the process. Just move slow and give yourself time to adjust. It’ll be ok😊

October 17, 2023

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