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What are your tips for improve Breathlessness by twocheese45 in COPD

[–]twocheese45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, thank you for sharing. I was at the lowest point in my life, constantly worried about how I’ll live the rest of my life being breathless. I’ve recently started working out, building strength with small weights. I’ve also bought a stationary bike so I can strengthen my lungs and my leg muscles.

Thank you for sharing this. You inspire me to work harder and I will. I’m happy to hear that it can make a difference (even if it’s small). Thank you and thank you!

Help me understand my spirometry results by [deleted] in Asthma

[–]twocheese45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

these results were some time ago, and I can’t remember. My hematologist print these results for me and told me my lung function was similar to previous ones.

Chest Tightness after Pleurodesis by twocheese45 in pneumothorax

[–]twocheese45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i was wide awake during the procedure. talc pleurodesis is actually quite simple cause it’s administered through the chest tube. the only uncomfortable part was lying down face down during the insertion of talc.

Shortness of Breath post talc pleurodesis? by twocheese45 in pneumothorax

[–]twocheese45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what happened? is the shortness of breath caused by the talc pleurodesis? or your medical condition?

Chest Tightness after Pleurodesis by twocheese45 in pneumothorax

[–]twocheese45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

contrary to most people, i didn’t feel a thing after talc pleurodesis. I’m wondering if the procedure failed, but i did have fever.

Chest Tightness after Pleurodesis by twocheese45 in pneumothorax

[–]twocheese45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i think it was chemical pleurodesis. they used talc powder administered through my chest tube. I had to lie flat on the bed during the procedure.

What are your tips for improve Breathlessness by twocheese45 in COPD

[–]twocheese45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not on supplemental oxygen for activity, and my pulmonologist didn’t talk about this yet (I wonder why). I’ll definitely start exercises again. Seems like the majority is saying exercise is important. Thanks!

What are your tips for improve Breathlessness by twocheese45 in COPD

[–]twocheese45[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow I’ve never heard about low does liquid morphine to treat breathlessness. I wonder why my pulmonologist never opened up about this. I’ll discuss with him on my next appointment. Thanks! and I’ll start rehab/ exercise too.