My 02 levels seem to stay at 96 I was diagnosed with mild copd with asthma my pulse rate is extremely high it worries me
An exacerbation is defined as an increase in your COPD symptoms that requires medical intervention (treatments, antibiotics, prednisone, hospitalization, etc) to get rid of. I don't think what you're talking about is an exacerbation. If you mean when you get short of breath your heart rate goes higher, that's normal. As for whether it's a problem you probably need to talk with your doc about that. If you have NO heart issues, you can get an idea of whether or not to get concerned by using the following formula: 220 minus your age is the max you want your heart to go, so unless you're over 95, 125 isn't going to be dangerous for you. Talk with your doc about your heart rate.
One thing I would do, once you've determined whether your heart rate at 125 is something you need to be concerned about, is talk with your doc about beginning an exercise program. As crazy as it sounds, exercise is the best thing we can do for ourselves, and one of the outcomes would be lowering your heart rate. Because we have COPD, we tend to be couch potatoes. That means that when we DO ask our heart to work hard, it gets cranky and protests by beating harder. The heart is a muscle and responds to exercise by becoming more efficient. So will the lung function you still have. So exercise is really good for you, and will help both your heart and your lungs.
this week my pulmonary specialist & PCC agreed. Some numbers on certain people don't always reflect what it actually going on inside that person.Heart attack occurred on me & didn't feel anything different.Happened to be in outpatient registering for catacract surgery & monitor showed them I was having a heart attack right then.Had extremely high blood pressure for 10 years, then now have extremely low.So numbers do not indicate for me anyhow what is actually happening.I've just learned to listen to my body.So far that has been my best solution.Have a peaceful day!
I would also like to exercise more efficiently, but I have back issues. I've had 2 surgeries on my lower back. The second one caused more harm than good. I am unable to stand straight for only a few minutes before I have to lean and bend forward to relieve the pain. When I grocery shop, I lean over the cart, but at least I'm walking. I want to buy one of those walkers on wheels with the basket, a relator. That would at least keep me supported and moving. Than if my back starts to act up, it has a seat where I can sit for a few minutes. Does anyone else use one of these and does insurance pay for it? Keep breathing everyone and have a breath easy weekend.
my heart rate rises as well! As far as I can tell our bodies will do anything to keep those o2 stats high! It is difficult to stay calm but we must try to!
Guess my exacerbation triggers my CHF because my blood pressure goes really high or really low & sats have gone to 50's.