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...
Not from the prednisone cuz I've been on it a week today have been sleeping fine till last night! I don't know what else to do been taking all my medicines inhalers and using my breathing medivine! Why go to the hospital I'm doing everything thing that they can do I think .I don't feel bad just can't breathe. VERY SCARY. Trying to calm myself down it's so hard sometimes! I have xanax too take but afraid they will effect my breathing! So I don't want to take one as of yet! Glad I don't work today! Please pray for me as I'm really having a hard time dealing with this and I'm scared out of my mind! I seriously fill like I'm dying, a terrible thing to say but at times that's how I feel any encouraging thoughts are ANYTHING PLEASE FEEL FREE TO LET ME KNOW!
Take close heed to what Lynn (Promises2Keep) and others said regarding the antianxiety and pain meds. It is easily possible to be SOB because of anxiety, having nothing to do with a lung infection or cold. Also pay attention to jims Pursed Lip Breathing: http://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/features/breathing-copd
Don't let this get ahead of you. Stay calm and do what is necessary to care for yourself...
Hugs,
Dennis
Then us know when you feel better. 0 (a hug)