I am also bettering cold than in hot. I remember a couple summers ago it was 96 with 96% humidity. I couldn’t go out in it at all. I was reading the optimum for us 70° and 40% humidity.
When I have to bend for more than a few minutes... for example loading my front loader washing machine or cleaning the lower half of my fridge I sit on a folding camping chair. Any low stool would do… read more
Thanks @A MyCOPDTeam Member I spent 2 days in skilled nursing "rehab" 2 years and took myself out after 2 days because the food was inedible and I was told to pee in a diaper for both days. Nothing… read more
I would like to have a copy of this article that I can pick up and read and share with others I know that have COPD. Is there a possibility I could get a copy from somewhere?
Thanks for the hug.
I'm a co2 retainer and oxygen is supposed to be between 88 and 92 with your oxygen levels to be safe
Yes, I do. Have used for a couple of years when my doctor suggested trying for the pain in my foot/ankle from injuries/arthritis. Buy it from a local seller. Grows his ingredients at a local farm… read more
Heat and humidity are not very good on COPD I’ve found also
I haven't read all the replies. Perhaps I should. In my experience I would ask myself have I read the side effects from the meds I am taking. Some can cause heads. It's not always from lack of oxygen… 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 had a Flare Up in September last year had Antibiotics and Steroids which helped. It’s now January and I’m still coughing and producing gunge from my chest.
The Flare Up was my first really bad attack having had COPD for over 12 plus years, so I guess I’ve been lucky.
I go in Prednisone and Zithromax and it is usually fine within a week for me