Not had a good day

Not had a good day been finding it hard all day but peak flow not to bad 210 to 230 only one attack this afternoon

[hufferpuffer]

It might be the time of year David, pollen, dust, pollution, animals, air-pressure, smells...a lot of things can trigger a bad chest so it might be wise to see the doctor for some advice, hope you feel better soon! take care, huff xxx

[John119wards]

Thats a good peak flow compared to mine, I'm lucky to get 120-150 at anytime during the day. Is it asthma you have? I check my oxygen sats throughout the day & it gives me a good indication what my oxygen levels are & I can alter my medication if it's really low. I bought a pulse oximeter from eBay for about £15 & I wouldn't be without it.

[Hidden]

John119 ward no I have copd

[O2Trees in reply to Hidden]

Hi david12, I don't know if you have asthma as well as COPD but as hufferpuffer says, its a bad time of year - however your COPD normally affects you, if you also have asthma you could be feeling worse now from various allergies. This is the case for me though i tend to be affected by the later pollens, while several friends have been affected since april.

I hope you are also having spirometry tests for the COPD. Any queries about this contact the BLF helpline.

[Eve3066]

I am surprised you are still using peak flow as a measurement. I was told it was no good really for COPD. Oxygen stats are better.

[O2Trees in reply to Eve3066]

You're right, peak flow measures asthma. But lots of us with COPD also have asthma and its useful for that.

[Suzy6]

David I can never get a reading above 100/120. Hope you feel better soon. Like hufferpuffer says air pressure affects me and diesel fumes.

[Hidden]

Morning David - hope you have a better day today. TAD xxx

[Hidden]

I had a bad day yesterday..Your peak flow not too bad hun but asthma kicks in and really throws you..Hope you feel a bit better?Regards Laura