My condition is not serious, yet, but every inhaler I've tried, both long acting ( 3-4 different ones) and Ventolin all give me anxiety and heart rhythm issues. The breathing is better but the affects unacceptable. When I stop using for 24 hrs, it goes away.Are there any that don't?
how do you deal with a stressful time without the cigarettes or the Nicorette's
Keep your hands and mouth busy. Suck on ice, mints, anything you would ruin the cig with to try to smoke with it in your mouth. Take up a hobby that uses your brain & hands. One that Doesn't give you… read more
I think DannyPetty said it and called it hypoxia. It chooses which organ to let go and the kidney is the least necessary. Makes sense when I think about it.Have a good day and be careful with the low… read more
I am now using the Silicone tubing that is used for fish tanks. It is softer so does not kink as much as the standard tubing. But it too will begin twisting after a short period.. I have part of the tubing along the wall so that is not a problem. This issue is driving me crazy!
Thanks for the information. I’m lucky in that my insurance has covered all my supplies. I did pay out of pocket for the Imogen 4 portable oxygen. Makes it so much easier to get out with them.
I have seen my COPD nurse and she hasn't ever heard of this but it's very debilitating. I need some answers please.
My doctor friend told me that our body, when faced with high levels of CO2 that is not discharged because of breathing problems, can discharge the CO2 through the kidneys. Peeing it out. So it seems… read more
I picked up a portable oxygen concentrator and try to excersize on an air bike using the oxygen .. it does help a lot... they say that if you excersize, that your lungs will thank you.. but I keep… read more
Any type of physical activity and I’m just sucking wind. I have just recently been diagnosed with emphysema and am wanting to know how to live with it.
Looking for the best pulmonologist in the Baton Rouge area.
what about a rescue inhaler? I use mine when I walk or just get winded, works pretty well for me, my brand is a "pro air" and is just albuterol.
I have emphysema
I only use it when I have infections and flare ups, which seems to be a lot lately.
I would have the sea and beaches I have the opportunity to travel in the next year. What would be some suggestions for places to travel with COPD I have moderate copd and am on oxygen at night.
I live in Canada and would be flying out of Calgary.
Would love to hear of any semi-tropical or sea side places I could visit.
Get a portable O2 machine that has a battery with a long life mine has 10 hours and i've travelled with it No problems
Yes when why anxiety is high it lowers my o2!