Worse breathlessness

[Val1956]

Have COPD and last 2 weeks struggling more than usual. Could this be because of the high pollen count? Anyone else same problem? Thanks

[Sandy-]

I have bronchiectasis and allergies and also struggling at the moment. The pollen count is high and this is probably the problem. I use my air purifier in my bedroom but otherwise it’s difficult to avoid. A little Petroleum jelly just inside the nostrils is supposed to help trap the pollen. Even my steroid nasal spray and antihistamine aren’t enough.

I keep my windows closed especially early morning and evening when the pollen counts are high.

[Dubba61]

Yes Val, I think your right. The muggy weather n high Pollen count left me feeling exhausted, at the weekend. Its a little better now that we've had Rain. 😊👍🌻

[hallentine47]

Hi Val, I have suffered much the same and thought the high humidity was the problem along with pollen of course but whatever the reason I have been very breathless these last couple of weeks and remain so today!

[Val1956 in reply to hallentine47]

Thanks and hope you feel better soon. Hospital sent appointment for Thursday 10.45 the post arrived here at 2.30? After a year of being mistreated a scan not booked as consultant advised after several phone calls and passed from departments cut off 20 minutes on phone because of missed appointment l have now been struck off! This has made breathing worse as stressed.

[jackdup]

Same with me, not sure if it is the heat or pollen or s combination.

[Val1956]

Breathing getting worse and because of hospital miscommunication for a year and appointment at 10.45 Thursday and post arrived here at 2.30 now been struck off! It’s disgusting my specialist wanted me to be scanned last year l would never miss appointments twice l have not received appointment letters BUT always received the ones informing me l’be missed them. Really stressed and more stain on me his career. Hope you’re feeling better soon.