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Sometimes I run out of breath I am at 62 percent lung function
Sorry it has taken me so long to answer your question. I slowly learning my way around the site. Great Question by the way. Did you know that the maximum amount of air your lungs can hold—your… read more
Sorry i am learning how to navigate slowly but surely lol. Some common symptoms of COPD that may worsen include: a persistent cough with changes in mucus color or thickness. wheezing, squeaking, or… read more
Sorry it has taken me this long to respond back to you. I am learning the site slowly but surely. Frequent coughing or wheezing, excess mucus and shortness of breath are hallmark symptoms of chronic… read more
i find if i get stressed or i exert myself a bit to much i have these attacks were i cant catch my breath and i have to use my Ventolin inhaler to stop it but i am breathing such short breaths that i have to keep trying to use it as i cant keep it in i am breathing so fast does any one else have these and is there anything i can do to help them
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I have heard that anxiety can cause a person who has COPD to experience shortness of breath or a flare up. I know a person experiencing shortness of breath can become anxious but what I want to know is if a person has anxiety can that cause shortness of breath or a flare up. Does anyone know.
I am on meds for major depression and anxiety already but it's different this time. Unfortunately, the VA here is closed today. I've to wait til tomorrow to get in touch with her. she'll contact my… read more
@A MyCOPDTeam Member, just saw this post, thank you so much for prayers for my great-granddaughter. So appreciated.❤️
I've noticed that some days are better than others. Is it weather-related? Is sinus congestion (like from seasonal allergy) a factor? Some days go better when I take a Benadryl to start off the day and again at night. I've also noticed having episodes of shortness of breath a few hours after eating foods that are probably high-sodium: pizza, Italian beef, frozen dinners, deli lunchmeat, packaged hot dogs, etc. Is there any relationship between the two? Anyone else notice this? I do have high… read more
I think each one of us have different systems allergys can be a bear, I do know that rest and exercise is very important in my world!
Thanks to ALL OF YOU!!😀
Great information
I know I have a sinus infection and asked my doc for antibiotics and steroid to keep it from getting into my lungs. I had to really push, it took 2 days but… read more
Its best to keep moving no matter how bad your breathing is. Moving helps you breathe better.
You know I take the Singulair at night and an OTC allergy med in the morning which I recently discovered makes a big difference when I ran out for a week. I had much more runny nose all day without… read more
