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(Message started by: totka on Apr 6^th, 2003, 12:48pm)

Title: Ineffective O2 treatment and smoking
Post by totka on Apr 6^th, 2003, 12:48pm

I tried O2 this year but unfortunately it was ineffective and I'm a (1-pack-per-day) smoker. May it any relationship between ineffective O2 and smoking? ???

Totka

Title: Re: Ineffective O2 treatment and smoking
Post by achinghead on Apr 6^th, 2003, 1:17pm

I tried 02 for the first time this past week. I smoke 1 to 1-1/2 a day. The first 2 times it didnt work so I asked the ppl here. After I was informed the proper way(I wasnt using it long enough) then it worked. How long are you using it? Takes 15-20 minutes at 10lpm for me. I was only using it for 10 minutes.. not long enough. Make sure you cover the hole on the mask too.. the one without the diaphram....
Good Luck

Title: Re: Ineffective O2 treatment and smoking
Post by Sean_C on Apr 6^th, 2003, 1:21pm

Totka,

I'ma 2 packer and I'm with aching head. Give it another try..... works for us ?? Let us know......

Sean

Title: Re: Ineffective O2 treatment and smoking
Post by Kcir on Apr 6^th, 2003, 1:42pm

totka,

Years ago I smoked 3-4 packs a day and the O2 worked each and every time. My son didn't think oxygen worked for him until I watched him and made sure he did it properly, now he is a believer.

Please describe how you are using the O2.

Good luck
Rick T

Title: Re: Ineffective O2 treatment and smoking
Post by brain_cramps on Apr 6^th, 2003, 1:54pm

Sorry totka, a little off the topic, but ...

on 04/06/03 at 13:42:46, Kcir wrote:

My son didn't think oxygen worked for him until I watched him and made sure he did it properly, now he is a believer.

Rick

Just checking... You and your son BOTH have CH?

grant

Title: Re: Ineffective O2 treatment and smoking
Post by Kcir on Apr 6^th, 2003, 2:01pm

Grant,

Yes unfortunately that is true. I am 56 and my son is 36.

I have had CH for over 20yr. and my son for over 10 yr.

Rick T

Title: Re: Ineffective O2 treatment and smoking
Post by brain_cramps on Apr 6^th, 2003, 2:06pm

on 04/06/03 at 14:01:55, Kcir wrote:

Yes unfortunately that is true. I am 56 and my son is 36.

WOW!!! I've never heard of that before. Must be some astronomical odds!!!

Sorry.... back to our regularly scheduled programming...

grant 8)

Title: Re: Ineffective O2 treatment and smoking
Post by totka on Apr 6^th, 2003, 11:06pm

12-15 lpm NRB mask about 15 mins. I tried it once up to 30 mins but nothing.
I can endure my HA to KIP 7-8 and Imigran works correctly in 3-5 mins.
As well as it isn't easy to get O2 at home over here. It's strictly for lung problem.

Title: Re: Ineffective O2 treatment and smoking
Post by kissmyglass on Apr 6^th, 2003, 11:35pm

I smoke 1- packs a day & O2 works for me 80% of the time.
Try to get to it as soon as you feel the attack coming on....
Good Luck! Hope it starts working for you....

Kev C