COPD & Emphysema Support Group
COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...
Hi all not been on for a while not been to good with all things going on but my main concern is i,ve been having bad heart palpitations and my blood pressure is high to high what i want to know is can this be caused by my C.O.P.D it makes me very nervous all these things happening to me at the moment and so makes my panic attacks worse catch 22 really but would just like some confirmation on this if anyone can help please
hugs skye xxxx
hugs skye xxxx
In my case; heart tachycardia and irregular heart rhythm are related to my emphysema. My high blood pressure is also related. I was
98/62----now I read 170/110 and rarely is my blood pressure near
normal; which is 120/80. I am having many more tests performed, now, as my disease has progressed for 12 years and I am in the Very Severe Category. Lack of oxygen; due to low
lung function; can cause many co-morbid problems.
Please brings these questions to your doctors attention. Best wishes.