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Help Please?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lincoln, CA

Which side is which? I'm confused I think. Is the one on the top oxygen?

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thanks everyone

November 21, 2023

How Long Can You Live Having Severe Emphazema?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cocoa Beach, FL
A MyCOPDTeam Member

@A MyCOPDTeam Member you are already a great example of just what you can do to help yourself with diet, exercise and keeping busy and active. That you come on here and share everything you have done… read more

November 12, 2023

The Meal Suggested The Apple Cider Vinegar Mixed With Orange Juice Is This To Assist With Opening The Air Ways Or As A Cleaner

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Armidale, AU

ingredients used are they for a cleaner or to asssit with opening the air ways using natural ingredients

A MyCOPDTeam Member

I don't know about any scientific evidence either, but it was recommended to me by a couple of people, so I sometimes do it. My doctor would agree with you, @A MyCOPDTeam Member.

November 12, 2023

I'm Also Told Not To Be With 10 Feet Of A Gas Stove. How Do I Cook?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyCOPDTeam Member

In Europe they recommend NOT to cook on gas at all
Even for boiling eggs or patatoes use a water cooker
They are disconnecting houses fast in the Netherlands from gas,and no new connections will be… read more

November 14, 2023

I Actually Have 2 Questions: 1. I've Been Told Not To Use A Hair Dryer When On Oxygen. Is This True? How Does One Do Their Hair?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyCOPDTeam Member

You can use a hairdryer. Just don't set it down on the hose.

November 12, 2023

Hi Are There Any Active People Around Bournemouth Uk That Would Like To Meet And Chat About COPD And Symptoms And Enjoy A Coffee And Cake 😊

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭

Why Is There So Much Suffering. Find Me A Answer Kish Tura

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I liked your honesty @A MyCOPDTeam Member when you say that you want Him to intervene and say that you are in charge. You are not and will never be in charge. We are all guided by someone higher… read more

November 17, 2023

Hi Team Natural Treatment For Copd,please . Kish Tura

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Hi Jean
The most important and number one is breathing in copd followed by what ever you said
Once you got copd you got it for life but you can control the signs and symptoms by one third if you… read more

November 15, 2023

Oxygen Levels And Oximetry Says 77

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
London, UK

I’m on oxygen 15 hrs daily plus 2 hours on the oxygen cylinder.
I do take readings with my oximeter when I’m on the oxygen it shows between 74 to 88. Yes I have changed batteries I have bought new oximeter but it still shows these same readings.
I’m on 1 ltr oxygen
Has anyone any idea why this is the case

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Wow i never knew that, they do say you learn something new everyday thanks Jean for taking the time to explain that for me. I could be just sitting there doing nothing an it dips to 77. I see my… read more

November 11, 2023

Has Anyone Had The Zephyr Valve Or Lung Reduction Surgery?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Willowbrook, IL

I recently met with a surgeon regarding the Zephyr valve procedure. I was wondering if anyone out there has had that procedure as well as the lung reduction surgery. I am in the process of moving forward with this and any information or anecdotes would really be appreciated.

Thank you.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thanks Jean.

November 16, 2023
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