#copdawareness

[secretsturgeon]

Talking is bringing my oxygen levels down, and if I talk for too long my brain starts to feel bad again. I've been dealing with hypoxia for more than a year, and have only been on oxygen for a little under three weeks. Its a work in progress.

I need to breathe more mindfully too so I actually get oxygen in my system. Dang this is so difficult.

[heterohealthcareofficial]

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[secretsturgeon]

She’s an icon, she’s a legend and she is the moment. + Lucky the teddy bear!🧸

[secretsturgeon]

Update: she works, and I put patches on the bag she's get carried in. I also ordered a bag strap and bag strap cushion so I can carry her around. She is legit exactly what I needed and I'm glad I didn't have to pay $3000+ USD for one. I feel so blessed.

[secretsturgeon]

I start oxygen on Wednesday. On Monday I get physical tanks for me to use when (if) I leave the house, but my big at home concentrator comes on Wednesday.

I'm really scared and alone feeling because not a lot of people who suffer with the bad lungs are really visible/out and proud/my age even.

[secretsturgeon]

Currently reading How To Be Sick by Toni Bernhard and I'm finding it really helpful in dealing with the me/cfs and COPD diagnosis.

[secretsturgeon]

I got a call from my doctor, and it’s officially in my chart that I have COPD. I see my pulmonologist this coming week but my primary says we have all we need from him (the pulmonologist had the bedside manner of a wasps nest) and to take what he says with a grain of salt since we have the diagnosis already.

[medsys858]

Focused Airway Clearance Therapy: Why Targeted Chest Physiotherapy Still Matters

Focused Airway Clearance Therapy: Why Targeted Chest Physiotherapy Still Matters

For patients living with chronic respiratory conditions such as bronchiectasis, COPD, cystic fibrosis, neuromuscular disorders, and other diseases associated with retained secretions, effective airway clearance remains a critical component of care.

While there are many airway clearance options available today, targeted chest physiotherapy (CPT) continues to offer unique advantages. The ability to focus percussion directly over affected lung segments can help mobilize mucus from specific areas of the lungs where secretions are most problematic.

The Fluid Flo Pneumatic Percussor is designed to provide focused airway clearance therapy through powerful, consistent pneumatic percussion. Unlike broad-coverage approaches, clinicians and caregivers can direct treatment to areas of concern based on the patient's condition and imaging findings.

Potential benefits include:

Targeted secretion mobilization

Non-invasive airway clearance support

Flexibility for use in clinical and homecare settings

Useful for patients who may not tolerate larger airway clearance systems

Supports traditional CPT techniques with consistent percussion delivery

Many respiratory therapists and pulmonology teams continue to utilize focused CPT as part of a comprehensive airway clearance program tailored to individual patient needs.

For healthcare professionals: What airway clearance techniques have you found most effective for managing mucus retention in your patients? Are you seeing a continued role for targeted CPT alongside newer airway clearance technologies?

Disclaimer: Airway clearance therapy should be prescribed and supervised by qualified healthcare professionals. Treatment plans should be individualized based on each patient's medical condition and clinical needs.