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Pursed-lip Breathing
At stage 4 and can’t leave the house now and struggling a lot with breathlessness. I’ve been advised to do pursed-lip breathing to recover from exertion (apparently helps the airways not to collapse so quickly) and have found that blowing through a narrow tube makes it a lot more effective than just pursing the lips. I use the end of a penny whistle!
Short in breath, say count to two, then about count six out through the tube.
The pressure build-up exhaling through the tube, or a straw, keeps the airways from collapsing, so you don’t get that awful panic inducing feeling where you can’t even speak. I live on the fourth… read more
Does Anybody Have Heavy Congestion And Cough Up Mucous Upon Waking From Sleep In The Mornings?
https://youtu.be/yUma16CTDf8?si=zRzuHoV80naRjpP7
Hello WILL2.
The answer is NO. and NO again.
Once I learned that MUCUS is produced ALL the time AND all throughout the body, I had to come up with… read more
Does Any One Else Have Trouble With Their Head Gear,though Padded ,still Makes One Ear Quite Sore .?
Any Other Veterans Out There? Have You Been Using The VA For Treating Your COPD? How's That Working For You?
I was a sergeant (E5) in the Army military police. I spent 6 months at Presidio doing riot control and then 19 months in Vietnam (1970-72).
Thank you for your Service.
Are There Any Tricks People Use In Dealing With The Nasal Cannula? I've Been Having Trouble Keeping It Oriented In My Nose.
Also, I have an Inogen G5. I don't care much for the shoulder strap and plan on putting it into a backpack when using it. How do others use theirs?
Inogen makes and sells back packs for their unit. It is important not to block the intake or output of the unit for proper use and not over heating.
I sometimes put the shoulder strap over my head… read more
Does Any One Still Get The Covid Shots. I Read They Have A New One Out Just Checking.
Yes !! I'm getting fall COVID shot and flu shot. We are all immunocompromised and we need to be on alert and pro active about our health.
I Get Mixed Message On How To Read SpO2%. The Normal 90% Because Sometimes I Get 88%. What Is Safe?
Mine also bounces all over the place. When I just get up to grab a drink it can go down to 88-89. But most the time during the day it is 90-92. I can try to do housework and notice it go down to 84… read more
Which COPD Symptom Surprised You The Most?
Yes @A MyCOPDTeam Member, that looks very much like the pasties my uncle made for us, except he used a roast beef rather than hamburger and cut up potatoes and veggies of course, but basically the… read more
Exercise For The Winded
Hey ! I'm reading so many people here push exercises to help manage this disease.
I can't get up a flight of stairs without stopping, what do you all recommend for exercise?
I can not do a flight of stairs either. Id recommend pulmonary rehab, pursed lipped breathing, trying to walk 15 minutes a day and slowly building up to 30-45 minutes a day. My pulmonary Dr said to… read more
What’s A Good Way To Get Rid Of The Marks On Your Face From Using Oxygen At Night?!
Thanks for the info !Yes always consult with your doctor !
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