Re: oxygen

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How many people on this list with asthma have been prescribed oxygen? My dr. prescribed it for me last week. He wants me using it most of the time, but I am way too vain so he told me I have to keep it for when I get bad. I am only 26 and having a really hard time with this. It seems oxygen is for old people or sick people. Does anyone have any insight on making this a bit easier?

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My doctor did not prescribe oxygen but I think it makes you able to breathe a little easier. The more oxygen in the air the better. Their are machines that add oxygen to the air. Read and listen at http://www.qflinc.com. wrote: How many people on this list with asthma have been prescribed oxygen? My dr. prescribed it for me last week. He wants me using it most of the time, but I am way too vain so he told me I have to keep it for when I get bad. I am only 26 and having a really hard time with this. It seems oxygen is for old people or sick people. Does anyone have any insight on making this a bit easier? Get amazing travel prices for air and hotel in one click on Yahoo! FareChase

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, It is not just for old and sick people, it is for anyone of any age who can't breathe well enough to get enough oxygen on their own. I use it only at night when I'm sleeping so far, but if needbe I'll use it during the day even when I go to college. I like breathing. I know it's got to be hard but you have to breathe and get enough oxygen, so give it a try and see what happens. Use it at home at first, then try the front yard. You may be surprised at how many people ignore the tube. If others have problems with you using oxygen, then they have problems not you. You be proud and strong. Breathe easy and take care, wrote: How many people on this list with asthma have been prescribed oxygen? My dr. prescribed it for me last week. He wants me using it most

of the time, but I am way too vain so he told me I have to keep it for when I get bad. I am only 26 and having a really hard time with this. It seems oxygen is for old people or sick people. Does anyone have any insight on making this a bit easier? Get amazing travel prices for air and hotel in one click on Yahoo! FareChase God bless you!

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, thanks for the support. I know that it it is to help me, but I am still having such a hard time. My sisters keep making fun of me and I feel like other poeple are making too big a deal out of it. It makes me want to just get rid of it. At work I have a coworker who talks about it all the time. I have had a couple of really bad attacks there the last few weeks and turned really blue. I had to fight hard to keep her from calling 911. I guess I can kind of see where she is coming form and that she is just concerned, but I really don't want this to be a big deal. I am much happier when people don't know about my health problems, but unfortunately it is impossible to hide. I guess I just needed some moral support and to know that there are others who have gone through the same issues. Thanks again! Bill and Canter wrote: , It is not just for old and sick people, it is for anyone of any age who can't breathe well enough to get enough oxygen on their own.

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- You're not alone. I've been the butt of many jokes about being dependent on my puffer. It's not fun to be the center of a joke. It's also not fun to not be able to breathe. It's a crucial part of life, duh! You may mention to your family that you wouldn't wish this on your worst enemy and maybe they will behave better. They don't understand the severity obviously or what it's like to not be able to take a deep breath. They absolutely cannot relate. Give them the benefit of the doubt that they are unaware. If they knew what it was like they wouldn't joke about it. It's serious and sometimes deadly as WE are all aware. Hang in there. Your skin will become thicker through this and your real friends will emerge for support. I don't like being the center of

attention either, but I would sure be thankful if the oxygen was doing it's job and I could relax a bit. I haven't been on it before, but if I had to for my health I would. And I would steer clear of anyone who made me feel badly about it. in Grand Prairie, TX PS: If you need to call 911 call them. You know your body, listen to it. wrote: , thanks for the support. I know that it it is to help me, but I am still having such a hard time. My sisters keep making fun of me and I feel like other poeple are making too big a deal out of it. It makes me want to just get rid of it. At work I have a coworker who talks about it all the time. I have had a couple of really bad attacks there the last few weeks and

turned really blue. I had to fight hard to keep her from calling 911. I guess I can kind of see where she is coming form and that she is just concerned, but I really don't want this to be a big deal. I am much happier when people don't know about my health problems, but unfortunately it is impossible to hide. I guess I just needed some moral support and to know that there are others who have gone through the same issues. Thanks again! Bill and Canter wrote: , It is not just for old and sick people, it is for anyone of any age who can't breathe well enough to get enough oxygen on their own. Yahoo! Mail goes everywhere you do. Get it on

your phone.

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& all,

Turning blue does not sound like no big deal. My wife had a severe asthma attack several months ago and ended up in the hospital for 4 weeks, one week in ICU. By the time I was able to get her to the ER she had not been breathing for about 3 minutes I estimate. They revived her and as I said had a very long recovery.

She also ended up with minor permanent brain damage which resulted in a very bad short term memory. Luckily we are retired and it's no big deal, but if your young and wanted to work it would be.

We do have a large oxygen tank in the house next to the bed but she has really only used it twice in the last 2 months. But it's there is she needs it.

Watch and use your peak flow meter, and if it gets low get help.

Be careful.

Regards,

L.Living In Tacloban

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, thanks for the support. I know that it it is to help me, but I am still having such a hard time. My sisters keep making fun of me and I feel like other poeple are making too big a deal out of it. It makes me want to just get rid of it. At work I have a coworker who talks about it all the time. I have had a couple of really bad attacks there the last few weeks and turned really blue. I had to fight hard to keep her from calling 911. I guess I can kind of see where she is coming form and that she is just concerned, but I really don't want this to be a big deal. I am much happier when people don't know about my health problems, but unfortunately it is impossible to hide. I guess I just needed some moral support and to know that there are others who have gone through the same issues. Thanks again!

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It is not just for old and sick people, it is for anyone of any age who can't breathe well enough to get enough oxygen on their own.

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, You're welcome. Point blank ask your sisters how they would like being in your shoes and unable to breathe. As for the co-workers, they care. Otherwise they wouldn't be making a deal of it. If the comments are negative though, ask them too how they would like being unable to breathe. I hate others knowing about my personal stuff too, but sometimes you need a backup in case something happens. I go to college and I always let my professors know what's up just in case. That worked in my favor a couple of times when my diabetes decided to mess up. Well, my asthma has flared again. I went to the doctor's office today and they gave me a steroid injection to help settle things down. I've got a dry, hacky cough and feel tight and smothery. I'll start feeling better in the next day or two, but the steroid will mess up my blood sugars for a few days. The nurse practitioner said that it's probably allergy related from all the pollen.

I'm hanging in there. wrote: , thanks for the support. I know that it it is to help me, but I am still having such a hard time. My sisters keep making fun of me and I feel like other poeple are making too big a deal out of it. It makes me want to just get rid of it. At work I have a coworker who talks about it all the time. I have had a couple of really bad attacks there the last few weeks and turned really blue. I had to fight hard to keep her from calling 911. I guess I can kind of see where she is coming form and that she is just concerned, but I really don't want this to be a big deal. I am much happier when people don't know about my health problems, but unfortunately it is impossible to hide. I guess I just needed some moral support and to know that there are others who

have gone through the same issues. Thanks again! Bill and Canter wrote: , It is not just for old and sick people, it is for anyone of any age who can't breathe well enough to get enough oxygen on their own. Yahoo! Mail goes everywhere you do. Get it on your phone. God bless you!

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Well said . candleinaustin wrote: - You're not alone. I've been the butt of many jokes about being dependent on my puffer. It's not fun to be the center of a joke. It's also not fun to not be able to breathe. It's a crucial part of life, duh! You may mention to your family that you wouldn't wish this on your worst enemy and maybe they will behave better. They don't understand the severity obviously or what it's like to not be able to take a deep breath. They absolutely cannot relate. Give them the benefit of the doubt that they are unaware. If they knew what it was like they wouldn't joke about it. It's serious and sometimes deadly as WE

are all aware. Hang in there. Your skin will become thicker through this and your real friends will emerge for support. I don't like being the center of attention either, but I would sure be thankful if the oxygen was doing it's job and I could relax a bit. I haven't been on it before, but if I had to for my health I would. And I would steer clear of anyone who made me feel badly about it. in Grand Prairie, TX PS: If you need to call 911 call them. You know your body, listen to it. wrote: , thanks for the support. I know that it it is to help me, but I am still having such a hard time. My sisters keep making fun of me and I

feel like other poeple are making too big a deal out of it. It makes me want to just get rid of it. At work I have a coworker who talks about it all the time. I have had a couple of really bad attacks there the last few weeks and turned really blue. I had to fight hard to keep her from calling 911. I guess I can kind of see where she is coming form and that she is just concerned, but I really don't want this to be a big deal. I am much happier when people don't know about my health problems, but unfortunately it is impossible to hide. I guess I just needed some moral support and to know that there are others who have gone through the same issues. Thanks again! Bill and Canter wrote: , It is not just for old and sick people, it is for anyone of any age who can't

breathe well enough to get enough oxygen on their own. Yahoo! Mail goes everywhere you do. Get it on your phone. Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates. God bless you!

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I don't know what take Matt may have on this but I can be tight and wheezy and still blow 450 on my peak flow meter. My best so far is 510. I have blown higher with really hard breaths but can't do it on a consistent basis. Turning blue means the tissues aren't getting enough oxygen which is not good. Of course, not breathing at all is worse. We must take care of ourselves the way our bodies' needs and doctors dictate. Take care, Lilley wrote: & all, Turning blue does not sound like no big deal. My wife had a severe asthma attack several months ago and

ended up in the hospital for 4 weeks, one week in ICU. By the time I was able to get her to the ER she had not been breathing for about 3 minutes I estimate. They revived her and as I said had a very long recovery. She also ended up with minor permanent brain damage which resulted in a very bad short term memory. Luckily we are retired and it's no big deal, but if your young and wanted to work it would be. We do have a large oxygen tank in the house next to the bed but she has really only used it twice in the last 2 months. But it's there is she needs it. Watch and use your peak flow meter, and if it gets low get help. Be careful. Regards, L.Living In Tacloban Re: oxygen , thanks for

the support. I know that it it is to help me, but I am still having such a hard time. My sisters keep making fun of me and I feel like other poeple are making too big a deal out of it. It makes me want to just get rid of it. At work I have a coworker who talks about it all the time. I have had a couple of really bad attacks there the last few weeks and turned really blue. I had to fight hard to keep her from calling 911. I guess I can kind of see where she is coming form and that she is just concerned, but I really don't want this to be a big deal. I am much happier when people don't know about my health problems, but unfortunately it is impossible to hide. I guess I just needed some moral support and to know that there are others who have gone through the same issues. Thanks again! Bill and Canter wrote: , It is not just for old and sick people, it is for anyone of any age who can't breathe well enough to get enough oxygen on their own. God bless you!

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YUK! Take care . Sorry to hear about the flare up. Good thing you went in right away. I have a habit of procrastinating and thinking I'll clear up on my own. Usually, it will just worsen. It sounds like you nipped this in the bud. Is that the normal case for you? Do you go ahead and head to the dr. when you feel symptoms worsening? I have a bad habit, I know.Bill and Canter wrote: , You're welcome. Point blank ask your sisters how they would like being in your shoes and unable to breathe. As for the co-workers, they care. Otherwise they wouldn't be making a deal of it. If the comments are negative though, ask them too how they would like being unable to breathe. I hate others knowing about my personal stuff too, but sometimes you

need a backup in case something happens. I go to college and I always let my professors know what's up just in case. That worked in my favor a couple of times when my diabetes decided to mess up. Well, my asthma has flared again. I went to the doctor's office today and they gave me a steroid injection to help settle things down. I've got a dry, hacky cough and feel tight and smothery. I'll start feeling better in the next day or two, but the steroid will mess up my blood sugars for a few days. The nurse practitioner said that it's probably allergy related from all the pollen. I'm hanging in there. wrote: , thanks for the support. I know that it it is to help me, but I am still having such a hard time. My sisters keep making fun of me and I feel like other

poeple are making too big a deal out of it. It makes me want to just get rid of it. At work I have a coworker who talks about it all the time. I have had a couple of really bad attacks there the last few weeks and turned really blue. I had to fight hard to keep her from calling 911. I guess I can kind of see where she is coming form and that she is just concerned, but I really don't want this to be a big deal. I am much happier when people don't know about my health problems, but unfortunately it is impossible to hide. I guess I just needed some moral support and to know that there are others who have gone through the same issues. Thanks again! Bill and Canter wrote: , It is not just for old and sick people, it is for anyone of any age who can't breathe well enough

to get enough oxygen on their own. Yahoo! Mail goes everywhere you do. Get it on your phone. God bless you! Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less.

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Yes, I go get it checked when I get bad. I hate not being able to breathe, plus if I don't go my daughter and my doctor fuss. candleinaustin wrote: YUK! Take care . Sorry to hear about the flare up. Good thing you went in right away. I have a habit of procrastinating and thinking I'll clear up on my own. Usually, it will just worsen. It sounds like you nipped this in the bud. Is that the normal case for you? Do you go ahead and head to the dr. when you feel symptoms worsening? I have a bad habit, I know.Bill and Canter wrote: , You're welcome.

Point blank ask your sisters how they would like being in your shoes and unable to breathe. As for the co-workers, they care. Otherwise they wouldn't be making a deal of it. If the comments are negative though, ask them too how they would like being unable to breathe. I hate others knowing about my personal stuff too, but sometimes you need a backup in case something happens. I go to college and I always let my professors know what's up just in case. That worked in my favor a couple of times when my diabetes decided to mess up. Well, my asthma has flared again. I went to the doctor's office today and they gave me a steroid injection to help settle things down. I've got a dry, hacky cough and feel tight and smothery. I'll start feeling better in the next day or two, but the steroid will mess up my blood sugars for a few days. The nurse practitioner said that it's probably allergy related from all the pollen. I'm hanging in there. wrote: , thanks for the support. I know that it it is to help me, but I am still having such a hard time. My sisters keep making fun of me and I feel like other poeple are making too big a deal out of it. It makes me want to just get rid of it. At work I have a coworker who talks about it all the time. I have had a couple of really bad attacks there the last few weeks and turned really blue. I had to fight hard to keep her from calling 911. I guess I can kind of see where she is coming form and that she is just concerned, but I really don't want this to be a big deal. I am much happier when people don't know about my health problems, but unfortunately it is impossible to hide. I guess I just needed some moral support and to know that there are others who have gone through the same

issues. Thanks again! Bill and Canter wrote: , It is not just for old and sick people, it is for anyone of any age who can't breathe well enough to get enough oxygen on their own. Yahoo! Mail goes everywhere you do. Get it on your phone. God bless you! Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Sneak preview the all-new Yahoo.com. It's not radically different. Just radically better. God bless you!

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