Your oxygen level refers to the amount of oxygen in your blood. When that number drops below normal levels, it’s referred to as hypoxemia. People with lung conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, need to be particularly aware of their blood oxygen levels, as they are at a higher risk of hypoxemia. Tools … Read more
Take a deep breath…now let’s get started. For anyone suffering from a chronic lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis or emphysema, a common concern is typically: how can I get more oxygen? Between flare-ups, fits of coughing and general fatigue, just getting enough oxygen can be a constant source of stress for those living … Read more
For people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis and other chronic lung diseases, keeping a close eye on their blood oxygen level is often part of the daily routine. However, for people living with COPD and other chronic lung conditions, receiving enough oxygen can be challenging. Every cell, organ and tissue in … Read more
It might sound strange, but the respiratory and digestive systems depend on one another for optimal function. Because oxygen is essential to the proper functioning of the body, one of the main concerns for people with chronic lung diseases is maintaining enough oxygen in their blood. The body needs energy and oxygen, so let’s take a closer … Read more
We all eat–some much better than others–yet those who live with the ever-looming concerns about symptom flare-ups and oxygen therapy management that accompany a COPD diagnosis need to be extra cautious about food choices. Certain diets made up of COPD-friendly foods can help improve blood oxygen levels, yet others can cause excessive boating and compress the chest. This makes … Read more
Blood oxygen levels don’t have to be confusing. Let’s make sense of them together. Let’s start with the obvious: what are blood oxygen levels? And from there, what do they mean? If you live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis (PF), or emphysema, blood oxygen levels are undoubtedly an important measurement. This is because they allow you … Read more
Understanding your oxygen saturation levels is the key to better respiratory health. When it comes to living with a chronic lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis or emphysema, understanding one’s disease and all the metrics that influence it are critical to managing one’s health. These metrics can be lung function, lung capacity and blood … Read more
For those people living with a chronic lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there are many factors when measuring one’s health. These factors can include various sets of metrics that help the patient better understand the current state of their health. One of these metrics is oxygen saturation levels. Oxygen saturation is one … Read more
The importance of oxygen and the lungs is on the minds of many people with chronic lung diseases. Getting enough oxygen can be challenging when you’re living with a chronic lung disease. However, the importance of oxygen and the lungs is essential to good overall health. Let’s discuss how the respiratory system works, and how to increase your … Read more
Anyone with a lung disease like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or emphysema understands that a pulmonary function test (PFT) can help you to better understand your disease. The pulmonary function test includes several ways to rate the ability of your lungs to provide oxygen to your blood, including the oxygen saturation test for lung disease. The Role of Lung Disease and … Read more