Emphysema and flu

[Livefor]

Hello everyone hope you're doing well, husband has the flu 'I think 'im worried about it because it is the weekend and can't see a doctor..some advice please? Thanks

[stone-UK]

Hi

If your concerns are worrying. Phone 111 for advice.

[Livefor in reply to stone-UK]

This is confusing..last week he went to the doc.for the 2nd pneumonia jab and ask him about the sos medc. kit he told that he doesn't need any meds and he was mild. Were in the middle of a trip back home I think I have to wait till tomorrow. Thanks for your reply.

[corriena]

Hi if his breathing is ok then normal flu treatment is advisable. Lots to drink paracetamol for akes and pains and helping to keep temp down. And rest. If you become concerned about his breathing call for help as stone said 111 for advice or 999 if you feel urgent help is needed. Trust your own judgement you know him and his health better than anyone

[Livefor in reply to corriena]

Thanks Dear..his breathing is normal, already taking meds the difficulty will be taking him to see doc. He is not an easy one very stubborn too😓.makes me feel tired.🤞🤞thanks for replying me, sometimes I feel lost and overwhelmed ,its all new to me . Good night to you xx❤

[lKeith]

Livefor

Hi, It's now too late for the weekend, I have severe emphysema, have the flu jab every year and don't get too many problems with flu itself. It may be time to start him on the standby meds that you get at the beginning of emphysema treatment, they are supposed to stave off a chest infection which can last for months and will weaken him further. As it is no longer the weekend get an appointment with GP ASAP he may some better advice.

IKeith

[Livefor in reply to lKeith]

Thanks..his pneum. Thinks he doesn't need any meds..and that they won't do him good for know. I hate this desease it seems tha eveyone has a very different opinion about..I hat the fact that copd still in the dark its all very hush hush..why??I hat the fact that I don't now what to expect ..This is all hard..

Thanks for your reply..❤

[lKeith in reply to Livefor]

Livefor

Hi again, COPD covers a multitude of respiratory ailments, emphysema falls into this engulfed area. Emphysema is (as most COPD cases are) progressive. It is avery frustrating disease, it gives you shortness of breath, hills, stairs & slopes usually do you in, Fatigue is very common, lack of strength to do almost everything. I find even washing up wears me out. Your husband needs to swallow his pride and go see his GP about the mucus. Germs for a chest infection can hide there, then he will feel rough.

I've done 2 years research for something that will make it easier but there is no cure as such. All traditional lung treatments have been refused and I can only take the next risky step by having a stem cell treatment. Your husband does not to do that get him to the GP ASAP. You could also look out for your local Palliative care team, they can get a number of aids, I used them they are great, they even helped me to get the max amount of Attendance Allowance certainly worth a try.

Lungs are precious look after them it's not easily a repair/passing disease as the treatments depend on your individual state of health.

IKeith

[Livefor]

You maybe right..at least I hope so😊hope All good with you. Thanks for replying ❤