C.O.P.D Oxygen

[eyeknow]

There is an interesting research page for COPD sufferers on the bottom of a website. Click on a-new-shape.co.uk and then scroll down and click on COPD Oxygen.

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it appears that I need to pay 12 quid to be a member, so I couldn't see it. What was the gist of it?

[Puffthemagicdragon]

I never had a problem I scrolled down to the bottom to the list oh the right and clicked the COPD bit. It opens up a PDF file.

See if this link works. It should take you straight to the file.

a-new-shape.co.uk/attachmen...

[Puffthemagicdragon]

Interesting read except for the scientific blurb ! This is why I think taking blood gases is the best way to make sure the correct oxygen is given. It also explains why they don't like us to go over 93%. The difference between me having 1litre/min and 1/2 litre/min can take me over the pH level advised.

Too much CO2 can cause Type 2 Respiratory Failure.

I have an oxygen alert card stuck on one of my car windows advising emergency people about how much oxygen to give.

[undine]

I could not get it even on the other links and not going to pay £12.00 pity as I really need some info re LTOT now - thanks for trying xx

[punkyb]

It is unfortunate that I could not get it either...sad- I had a blood gas test and they prescribed 2 litres upon exertion. What did it say about causing type 2 respiratory failure? SO what I was wondering is if I should follow doctors advice and use oxygen during sleep? how do we determine ph level? so many questions I would like to find answers to..Thanks for the effort you made... I will do some research.

I found this to look at but don't understand it yet.. lifeinthefastlane.com/ccc/o...

[eyeknow in reply to punkyb]

Life in the fast lane appears to have been copied from elsewhere. On the members page there is an explanation as to why people suffer some types of COPD initially and much advice. The link is there but maybe just wait a minute or two for browser to show full page? I would not use oxygen all night. As for pH, look at the blood anorexia icon.

[punkyb]

a-new-shape.co.uk/attachmen...

this is where I am now.. I appreciate your help...I will read it al and it seems very worthy of our attention.!

[eyeknow in reply to punkyb]

I go for HBOT and it expands my windpipe and lungs in addition to increasing blood oxygen. No HBOT on the NHS but there are a few places to get it run by the Multiple Sclerosis centres around the UK.

[punkyb in reply to eyeknow]

Is it hard to use?

I am trying to find out more on this..I should be working...haha! but hey whats more important right?

[eyeknow in reply to punkyb]

No. The members page is kids stuff. The science is easy to understand and the website is cheap to join. It deals with many medical problems. I have used it for three years.

[punkyb]

It is one thing to find the article and another to understand it...ha! I am going to have my husband decipher this for me. I do know that there has not been much research on our disease compared to that of the heart. They really have the heart down pat and now they will do the same with lungs... It sounds as if oxygen may not be the greatest cure all for COPD, however It also sounds like we ought not throw it out. Thank you again for the article! I TRULY APPRECIATE IT! I will check out this HBOT too . I am new at everything and have much to learn...thank you for the tips