If I’m talking I get very short of breath
It takes time but it can be done. I push myself and today I can do both. Don’t give up😀
When I'm having a flairup and it last for more than 19 days, I contact my pulmonary doctor for steroid prescription. That usually takes care of it after about 5 days.
I was diagnosed with mild copd
I have frequent infections. I have been on antibiotics 4 times from Oct to Dec. I am being followed by plumonoligst. I have undergone function test,, CT scan, x-ray, ECG so far. I will go for a nuclear test next week and then a stress test on 21st. Hopefully they will find out what is causing my shortness of breath,,cough, wheezing and chest infections back to back. So far results from all the above is not the problem. I am finding myself making trips to… read more
good post uplifting and true
I did the same walking test with an oximeter on my finger and after 2mins. my oxygen level dropped to 83 and the nurse stopped me from walking. I can't walk very long without getting out of breath… read more
just crawl back in and sleep to 8:00. Since I've lain down at 9:00 the previous evening, I'm starting to feel a little guilty about this (although well-rested!). Here in Costa Rica, the day only lasts between 12 ad 13 hours, so I feel I'm losing half the day already. I've read this is a symptom of advanced COPD. I'd be grateful for any thoughts on this.
I wish
@HennyKosTaggart as you know this is big mouth ash&rell if you haven't did anything yet please try to call me or inbox me I am going to tell you somethings maybe you haven't through about maybe you… read more
I need to complete the 6 minute walk to see if I qualify for o2
They are worried when I do that but it's my heart that worries then because it really starts beating really fast and I go blue round the mouth and they'd make me stop and sit down
YES!!!!!
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 would like to start using the vapor ( cig) but i would like to know if anyone else has used it .... thank you
I used hypnosis to stop smoking. It got me through the 5.5 days of detox with only two pockets torn off my shirts grabbing for a pack of cigs.