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...
I have recently been diagnosed with severe COPD and Pulmonary Hypertention. I have been prescribed Spiriva, Advair, Diltiazam, Enalapril and Albuterol (both the rescue inhaler as well as the nebulizer. I know I have had it a long time because I was self-treating COPD by buying albuterol inhalers over the internet. The pulmonologist only saw me once and wants to wait 3 months to see how the treatment is working to fully rate the level of damage. Yesterday, I got so light-headed when I went out to get the mail that I almost passed out. This has never happened before I went on meds. So I assumed it was the meds. I really don't know what to expect and when it really is an emergency. Could really use some guidance.
Your doc / pulmonary are the best people to give you guidance about your medication and your light headedness. I do think that you felt like you almost passed out should be communicated to your medical advisers.
Hope you get this sorted soon.
Also we joke around, so don't be put off, and we love each other. And lately we listening to music....and sitting by the oceans, lakes, pool sides, and just kooling off...........come sit by us and be kool....breath easy....
stop worrying for just a little while..........
Yes indeed your doctor is the one to answer some of your questions.......
Have a :) nice day.......
ruthie
God Bless YOU!!!
Take care
Let us know how you go at the docs.
Hope you've not had any more dizzy spells.
Take good care.
Linda
I see you're on a blood pressure medicine. Enalapril can cause a little dizziness until you get used to it. But it sounds like you are getting used to things now, so that's good.
Hugs, Sue
Thanks for the hug! You get one too.
I agree with Sue. You should see a Cardiologist. It seems that CHF
(Congestive Heart Failure) sometimes goes along with COPD. When you saw the Pulmonologist, did he/she do any tests like Spirometry? That test can determine the presence and severity of airway obstruction and to what degree of decreased lung function you have.
Hope this helps,
Jean