Melvyn Aged 70 COPD

[MELYN]

Hi my name is Melvyn I am now 70 and COPD for 3 0+ years and getting worst , would now be a good time to enquire about Oxygen at home .What are the pros and cons

[casper99]

Hi Melvyn and welcome to the forum.

Someone will be on soon, that is on oxygen.

You've had COPD for a long time and it's always good to meet people like you, that prove we can live a long time with this awful disease. Your input on this forum will be invaluable. xx

[stone-UK]

Hi

Oxygen therapy is by assessment, arterial blood gases test for long term oxygen therapy and for ambulatory oxygen therapy a six minute walk test .

Oxygen is only prescribed to protect your major organs rather than breathlessness.

Your level need to be constantly below 88%.

If you need oxygen treat like any other medication

Have a chat with your respiratory nurse who can arrange for any assessment that you may require.

[Badbessie]

See your respiratory nurse, she will give you good advice. Thirty years of COPD that is some achievement. I think Sir, you should be advising us!