can paint fumes effect my copd as just had my bathroom painted and my chest feels really tight
Absolutely. You should avoid anything that can trigger SOB. I have changed my hairspray and deodorant to non-aerosol types. Some cleaning products can also cause problems
i so some small hobby wood working and yes the paint, stains, and clear coat bother me. i have to hold off on these things in the cold because i need to have a fan in the widow blowing out for ventilation.
The list has extended since Susan's was written. My specialist says: No chemical fumes; no crowds; no shopping centres or supermarkets; no smoke; no cold air; no northerly winds; no vehicle exhausts; no places where people might have colds or flus. Hot air can be difficult but it kills off winter germs and illnesses. I virtually live inside my house or the hospital; not pleasant but better than suffering badly in hospital all the time. We get help with cleaning and gardening ( I love gardening ) because of chemical ingredients, and I have to leave shopping,etc to my husband, who retired to care for me. I no longer drive because I'm concerned about the strong meds I'm on and the anxiety I suffer. Do indoor exercises ( can't breathe outside ) doing breathing and weights, but I struggle to breathe so much some days I just sit and do nothing. No real social life, but don't know how long I will be able to continue.
one of my worse attacks came when we painted our living room. I can't handle bleach and windex any more ...can't wear perfume,have to use unscented everything, someone with heavy perfume or a yankee candle shop will send me right to the rescue inhaler
you should ask your Dr. about use of hair spray. l wouldn't use it myself for, what its doing to your hair, it will do the same to your lungs.