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What Causes Someone That Has COPD Wake Up With Her Face Being Puffy And Swollen What Causes It With People Having COPD I Want To Know That's

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Asheville, NC

I just want to know why I woke up with my face swollen and puffy and I have COPD I don't understand why I woke up with my face being like that can somebody please give me a answer why and still puffy it's been puffy and swollen all day long I don't understand

January 7, 2018
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

@A MyCOPDTeam Member, nothing like waking up with strap marks across your cheeks, right? I get them from my CPAP too, especially when retaining water.

January 11, 2018
A MyCOPDTeam Member

prednisone can really make that happen . also as Debsbd mentioned weight gain

January 15, 2018
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Hey I belong to that tribe Ipeeregularily ! No liquids after 9pm. or it is hot footing it down the hall to the loo !

January 13, 2018
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Lasix is your friend.

January 12, 2018
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I agree I think it's the steroids,as my face goes puffy and very red .

January 10, 2018

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