I tried it once and that was the last time. I am just wondering what the purpose is. I tried my rescue inhaler a few hours after the Nebulizer treatment and it DID NOT WORK. It scared the crap out of me. Has anyone else had this issue with the Nebulizer treatment? Thanks
I read where a few members say nebulizer treatments have made their COPD worse.
Have others had a problem with treatments ? I , myself, have not .
I would like to hear from members who have had Neb treatments worsen their COPD.
Breathe easy and rest if needed .
COPD gets worse, so how anyone can say its the nebulizer I dont understand. that
Has anyone used the Sit and Be Fit for COPD exercise video by Mary Ann Wilson, RN? A respiratory therapist recommended it and just wondered if anyone has used it or others they can recommend? Thank you!
yoga its great I agree with meta
Its best to keep moving no matter how bad your breathing is. Moving helps you breathe better.
Great answers everone
DeborahBallard, is there any way you could get a nursing job that doesn’t tax your body so much? I know a RN who worked at a hospital during the height of the Covid crisis, then… read more
I've had to take antibiotics and prednisone for severe allergies and nasal polyps and am taking them once again now. My first ever PFT has been rescheduled for 2 weeks away because of it. Is this a common occurrence? Do doctors often have to schedule PFTs around their patient's symptoms, etc... This is all new to me. I guess I am concerned that the meds I am taking could give false overly optimistic results and if tested in the midst of a flair up, would the test results indicate worse problems… read more
Thank you thank you thank you. I did not know any of these terms!
I am part of a pilot program co-oped by Cloud dx and the Yukon government health dept. it consists of taking vitals each morning recording to the portal. On the other end is a chronic care nurse in… read more
@Rick2n
Hi
I have been on 5 mg per day for > 10 years w/o any side effects. No weight gain, no phychosis, no anything. Feel fine, take many vitamins and nutrients.
@A MyCOPDTeam Member
Thanks so much!
I was told this morning that my mum has 20% lung function and oxygen is keeping her alive.This frightened me especially as my mum won't take oxygen out with her !!!! She insists her breathlessness us stress! I just feel helpless
Bettina, you are a lady after my own heart. I push too . BLessings and breathe easy but please rest when needed .