Sister_Petra, thank you for your concern. Yes, I have several medications for my COPD. The steroid component in Advair is supposed to prevent inflammation in the bronchial tract. I have not had Acute bronchitis since I have been on it. Hope not to ever have that version again.
The last time I had an informal walk test in the hallway at our rural clinic my oxygen saturation only went down to 91 and I gather it has to be 88 or below before Medicare will pay for it . I do check saturation with oxymeter from time to time when concerned about it. And I do have that big black not-yet-used Devilbliss concentrator should I ever truly need it. The medical supply house I ordered it from did not require a prescription. A number of these units are used in "Oxygen Bars" for public entertainment.
Wishing you and all our friends here a Happy New Year.
Sister_Petra, thank you for your concern. Yes, I have several medications for my COPD. The steroid component in Advair is supposed to prevent inflammation in the bronchial tract. I have not had Acute bronchitis since I have been on it. Hope not to ever have that version again.
The last time I had an informal walk test in the hallway at our rural clinic my oxygen saturation only went down to 91 and I gather it has to be 88 or below before Medicare will pay for it . I do check saturation with oxymeter from time to time when concerned about it. And I do have that big black not-yet-used Devilbliss concentrator should I ever truly need it. The medical supply house I ordered it from did not require a prescription. A number of these units are used in "Oxygen Bars" for public entertainment.
Wishing you and all our friends here a Happy New Year.