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When is it time to head to the hospital? I use my nebulizer, am on O2 and yet when I try to wal for more than a few feet, I "feel" like I'm going to drop. I do not want to be a drama queen
I am still breathing (obviously), don't think my lips or fingers are blue and am really not sure what more they could do for me.
Just looking for opinions if anyone has any.
I am still breathing (obviously), don't think my lips or fingers are blue and am really not sure what more they could do for me.
Just looking for opinions if anyone has any.
if it is a sudden change, it most likely is a flare up & you should see your Dr. as soon as you can (or the ER if your dr is out for holidays) you may need a round of antibiotics and/or anti inflammatories.
(remember; COPD is slow moving so when we have sudden changes it is time to see a dr asap)
if this is your "normal" slow progression, it may help to ask your dr to order you Pulmonary rehab in your area; or start an exercise program at home.
(I don't have Pulmonary Rehab in my area, so I bought a cheap treadmill as i love to walk.)
Bj has a exercise site on Facebook that she posts different youtube videos of all types of exercises for different levels of ability. here is the sign in link, if you are a FB member this will take your straight to her site. I beleive it is still a "closed group" so you just need to ask her to "approve you as a member"
https://www.facebook.com/groups/946867158666365/
you may need to start with some chair & breathing exercises then work up from there.
I just realized that I have been getting more SOB than normal, but I have been slack about doing my exercises with the cold weather coming & a couple of illnesses, then my pain i went thru.
Today I am going to start with what i can do on my peddler & treadmill. I set myself a realistic goal & will try to work up to more. Amazing how fast I lose muscle tone in even a few days of doing less.
good luck & I hope you see a dr about this (it is also good to get your dr approval before starting any exercise program)