altitude and COPD Tag

04 Aug Altitude, Oxygen Levels and Oximetry

Posted at 06:49h in Air Quality, Better Breathing, COPD Research, Oxygen, Travel 3 Comments

This is part one of a three-part article. Click here for part 2: "Using Your Own Oximeter." Click here for...

18 Jun Is It Worth Moving to a Different Altitude to Relieve the Symptoms of COPD?

Posted at 03:15h in Air Quality, Better Breathing, Oxygen, Travel 18 Comments

If you have COPD and live at a high altitude, such as in Denver, should you consider pulling up roots...

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