Air

[Nanny1086]

Any one else struggling the last couple of days ,,,,lethargic ,tired ,,,breathless ?

I'm putting it down to possible air pollution/pollen ,,,,,,,

[sassy59]

You could be right Nanny but Pete is like that most days. Air quality does affect breathing though and he hasn't been out in the high winds today.

[Nanny1086 in reply to sassy59]

Thanks sassy ,,,I haven't been out since rehab on Thursday ,,,just haven't felt like doing anything ,,,rehab wasn't great Thursday either,,,hope nothing is on its way ,,,,I've had enough .xxx😘

[sassy59 in reply to Nanny1086]

I hope you stay as well as you can Nanny. Thinking of you. Xxxx😘😘💐

[Nanny1086 in reply to sassy59]

Thanks sassy

,,you to,💐😘

[SquirrelsHolt]

I'm in agreement with you Nanny1086 - I've not felt well enough to venture outside for two or three days now and I've put it down to the "bad air". I can sort of taste it mad as that may sound. Hopefully once we have some proper rain,things will be easier to breathe again. Take care.

[Nanny1086 in reply to SquirrelsHolt]

Hi ,yes , taste it ,, your right ,,,,just had a nebuliser and having an early night ,xx

[SquirrelsHolt in reply to Nanny1086]

I've beat you to it Nanny1086, I'm tucked up in bed already ! Night.

[Nanny1086 in reply to SquirrelsHolt]

Hope you had a good night ,

[redted]

I find any change in the weather and my breathing changes,today with the rain and wind I find I am breathing heavier.

[Nanny1086 in reply to redted]

Hi ,is that even if you don't venture outside ,?

[redted in reply to Nanny1086]

Yes,for me it is the air more than the weather,as it can be a nice day but if the air is not good I notice the change in my breathing.

[dall05]

Totally agree Nanny, I think the rain has helped a bit as my breathing was better this morning but after a day out in the wind at Bourton on the Water for my wifes birthday I'm wacked out. The air might have cleared a little but fighting the wind just took my breath away.

We were lucky to get a disabled parking place in the main street so I didn't have to walk far and use to much oxygen. We enjoyed a meal in one of the many resturants and Sharon then went on to explore the small nick nack shops while I returned slowly to the car.

All in all it was a good day out with Sharon coming home with a nice little bracelet and me well, I'm easily pleased so I had a Toffee crunch 99 in a top of the range cornet .

Keep your spirits up nanny, I also had a bad day at fit to breath on Thursday so lets hope for better quality air now the weathers a bit cooler. xxx

[Nanny1086 in reply to dall05]

Thankyou dallo5. I love Bourton on the water,my daughter was lucky enough to work there for a couple of years for Parlane ,but the driving form Lichfield daily was too much even for her ,,,,a lovely way for you to enjoy your wife's birthday ,,,,💐🎁🍾🎂and a yummy ice cream to ,🍦,,,what a day ,,,,,

I had a nebuliser last night and so far today things seem to have improved ,,,fingers crossed etc etc ,,have a lovely Sunday ,

[grannyk3]

I know what you mean Nanny. Here in the US the pollen count has been up and I read where it's been high in the UK as well. It rained last night, such a relief! Today was much better. Of course if there is a strong wind then all the little pollens come right back in full force. Oh well, stay in, with air conditioning, if possible. Use whatever allergy medicine helps you and take it easy.

grannyk3 🌹

[Nanny1086 in reply to grannyk3]

Thankyou granny,,,,,who would think that the pollen to make our beautiful gardens ,,,,is a bad thing for so many ,take care ,💐

[pepparuby1]

Yes me too. I have now got an infection so quickly got my antibiotics and eight a day prednisolone steroids (insomniac tablets i call them ) and I'm now on day three and feel worse!!! I'm sure they don't work on me anymore. My breathing has been very laboured i do hope it is the weather. I'm in London x

[Nanny1086 in reply to pepparuby1]

I feel for you ,,,,there is no way I could live in London ,,,as much as I love to visit there ,, the air pollution kills me ,,,I can cope for a weekend and that's it ,hope your medication soon kicks in and your on the mend ,

[Carnival567]

I too have been very bad these last few days with the heat and high humidity, the slightest exercise has been almost impossible with SATs dropping to 83/84. See the GP on Tuesday and resp nurse in 3 weeks, consultant in 4. Hope they can improve things. I am trying hard not to be ill as my lovely husband starts his radiotherapy soon and I don't want to worry him.

[Nanny1086 in reply to Carnival567]

Oh dear ,I do hope your hubby has a full recovery ,,,,but you must take care to ,,,,seems us Brits are never happy with our weather ,,,I love spring and Autumn ,,, I see consultant next month ,,,this time last year he was singing my praises on my levels of improvement ,,(,all due to exersise) , ,I'm afraid his opinion will change this time ,,,,

Take care and love and VERY best wishes to you both ,

[ClaraC]

There was a toxic cloud from somewhere in Europe that affected the S E of Britain & yes to some who said it - you could taste it. When we have breathing problems we are susceptible to any change in air quality. There were quite a few people suffering in the South East of England, & especially Kent who have been affected. Combined with tree pollen it can really take it out of you. Trust your own judgement, our bodies know when things are not right & air quality is poor. Take care all☺

[Nanny1086 in reply to ClaraC]

I try to trust my own judgement ,,,,but sometimes I think I'm being over cautious,,,,but as I get older to,,,,,it doesn't seem to take much to knock me off my feet ,,,,and I really don't think I'm fully recovered from the December/January/February/March chest infections and pneumonia and pleurisy,,( and a double prolapse ) ,,I've really struggled at pulmary rehab to,,,,,my fitness levels have defiantly dropped this last year ,take care and thanks for your comment ,

[pepparuby1 in reply to Nanny1086]

I'm still wait to do PR it's a long waiting list I'm going to make doctors appointment and see why i haven't gone on it yet after 5 years!!!

[Nanny1086 in reply to pepparuby1]

5 years,,,, 5 years ,,,,,I can't believe it ,,,,that seems totally unacceptable to me ,,,I have never been turned down when I've asked if I can do it again after bad chest infections etc etc ,,,,,I must have done it 8/9 times over last 8 years ,,,,,,fingers crossed youl hear soon ,,,,best wishes ,

[pepparuby1 in reply to Nanny1086]

I know!!! I was doing Zumba classes when i first started so maybe they put me at the bottom of the list?

[ClaraC in reply to Nanny1086]

The steroids can knock down our immune system in the long term, resulting in slow healing. Usually we see improvements in 3-6 mths but it can take 2-3yrs to recover properly from all that you have been through especially if you are like me & over 60. Although they are used for a strong fix when people are seriously ill, the side effects from steroids are often long lasting. Really I think that follow up reflexology & similar can help overstressed adrenals & all body systems affected by the trauma of illness. It's worth treating yourself to a a session with a good reflexologist or aromatherapist to pep up our system. Herbal teas like lemon & ginger are very palatable & good for us. Herbs can often cure illness rather manage it, but it is important to remember that it takes a long time for herbs to work at least 1 month for every year that you've had an illness. A good herbalist will often recommend lifestyle changes & good nutrition for more permanent recovery, but improved health is worth all the effort. I'm an optimist & believe that there are many more solutions than are known about or untried by orthodox practitioners. We do have to ask questions & search about, but the answers are there for the taking. Better health be yours asap ☺

[Nanny1086 in reply to ClaraC]

Thank you Clara ,,,,I usually do have reiki every few months ,but haven't felt like that for some time now ,

[pepparuby1 in reply to ClaraC]

Well that makes sense I've been working in SE London Kent border for the last three weeks. Went to Suffolk today to see the in laws and the air felt fresh straight away although I'm struggling for breath - maybe when i drive to work tomorrow i'll shut the windows x

[Nanny1086 in reply to pepparuby1]

Any thing is worth a try ,,,good luck with the drive ,x

[WheezyAnne]

Yes, I have been wheezy for the last few days, taking increased doses of Symbicort/duoResp and ventolin\salbutamol. Not really working. They ease the wheeze for about an hour. Feel bit better when we put the air conditioner on to dry the air. Coughing a bit as well. Just annoying wheeze preventing me from doing much. If it continues tomorrow I will be ringing the Community Respiratory team. I am on double dose antihistamine. Must be something in the air to cause so many of us to be breathless and or wheezy. Keep breathing out...

[Nanny1086 in reply to WheezyAnne]

Hi ,it seems I'm not alone ,,,,,which makes ME feel better ,,,but I feel for those suffering like me ,,,,I miss going out with my friends ,even a trip to church has been put off today ,,as there's no way I could sit there and sing out those lovely hymns,,, I would end up coughing and spluttering and embarrassing myself ,,,it's my last week at PR this week ,so it will be interesting to see the improvement results ,,,,,if any ,,,take care and thank you ,

[WheezyAnne in reply to Nanny1086]

I was going to go to church today as well. Better not as there may be bugs as well. I love singing, even though out of tune or croaking.

[Nanny1086 in reply to WheezyAnne]

Same here haha ,but as we only have a very small congregation they rely on me ,,,,,( I'm loud ) haha,,,,I'm also loud at coughing ,hacking and croaking ,haha ,take care ,hope you make church next week ,

[diesel12]

Wheezing and coughing but it's harvest time here and the air is full of dust. Oh well it will pass and then it'll be something else lol!

Take care everyone xxx

[Nanny1086 in reply to diesel12]

There's always something else isn't there ,,,,take care ,

[bayleyray-uk]

I thought it was me being wimpy again, felt poorly for the past fortnight. My 94 year dad has more get up and go at the moment. One of my pet hates is lying in bed and listening to my wheezy lungs when I get bored with the same old wheeze have a cough and listen to a new wheeze, such an adventure. Must try and cheer up I've become a right old misery lately.

Sue

[Nanny1086 in reply to bayleyray-uk]

Snap ,I feel wimpy to ,haha,,,,,my get up and go ,,,,,has got up and gone ,,,thank goodness I had my nebuliser last night ,,,,I try not to use it ,,,as I don't want to rely on it ,but I was grateful to have it last night ,,,,and possibly again later ,the nights are long when we Lie there listening to our breathing ,,,hubby has now taken to another room ,,,,,as I now put the tv on the bedroom and put it on timer ,,,,,so far that helps ,,,,at least with the boredom of lying awake all night ,,,,,, take care

[Hidden]

Yes, I have had a horrendous few days (and nights) I haven't quite pinned down how it all affects my day to day health yet, had to many other things going on needing to keep track of.

But intend keeping a diary of weather and symptoms on a daily basis.

Not that you can do much about it ??

[Nanny1086 in reply to Hidden]

A diary is a great idea ,,,,,for weather and health comments ,,,,

Back in 1992 after a stay in Icu with septasyma,,,I decided to keep a diary not just for my health comments but day to day achievements and things to do etc etc ,,,,,sadly as the years have passed ,,my diary has got smaller and smaller ,,,I think I'd manage with a pocket diary now haha ,,, as I don't seem to writing much but hospital reminders etc etc ,,,

I have you have some lovely things to add to your daily comments ,take care ,

[mmzetor]

hope you are feeling better soon , its been such funny weather lately don't know if its like it where you are yesterday was scorching hot one min next it was cold then hot again then we had a big down pour for 10 mins and high winds ,

[Nanny1086 in reply to mmzetor]

Hi ,thanks mmzetor ,same weather here in Lichfield ,,,,didn't think I would be affected so much if I stayed in ,,,i see consultant next month ,,,think he'll be dissapointed ,,,,last year he was over the moon with my levels ,,,,but as I ve been restricted on exersise since before Xmas I'm sure/know my levels will be down ,,,,we will see,,, as I'm also having lung function tests in the laboratory again (once a year thing ) bring on Autumn ,