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...

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pgood
pgood

I need some help I'm having an exacerbation of COPD and I'm on oxygen which I wasn't before Hospital ER gave me some steroids to take and sent me home my biggest problem other than my O2 sats been low is this cough that I lose my breath when I'm trying to breathe And I start coughing and then I can't take a breath does anybody have any suggestions for me please please please 

flowerwmn
flowerwmn
Are you using a 12 hour inhaler? (Advair) If not talk to your Dr. I use it as a maintenance. There is also an Albuterol rescue inhaler to be used every 4 hours .when needed. .Both work good for me.
Pulmonary rehab has good advice about pursed lip breathing, etc. A good pulmonologist will give you a Pulmonary function test and can determine the best treatment. No Need to suffer. Best of luck.
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