Struggling to breath

[Pugnala]

Wondering if anybody has any idea why I could be really struggling to breath and constantly coughing but my oxygen level is ok,I'm really struggling to walk far round the house

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Hi sorry you are struggling with this, have you phoned your GP or nurse, I would certainly do that as they can give you the advice you need. Please let us know how you are doing, have a lovely day and stay safe 😊 Bernadette xx xx 🌈

[Pugnala in reply to Damon1864]

Hi thanks for your reply I'm trying to get through to doctors but wondering if theres any point with my oxygen level been ok but will keep trying xx

[Oshgosh]

Is there any way you can contact your respiratory team?

Or do you have any access to a helpline.

If not you need to contact your GP or 111.

You can do 111 online if you prefer.

I have been struggling, rang rheumatology helpline. Cutting a long story short.,I had a phone consultation with rheumatologist,yesterday.she has put my steroids up and has generally set my mind at rest.

Take care.

[Pugnala in reply to Oshgosh]

I honestly think I need nebulizer again but dont like to ring 111 n put people out as they have enough on but think I'm going to have to my cough is really raspy if that's the word for it and they say I've had too many steroids over this last year I'm still trying to get through to docs

[Oshgosh in reply to Pugnala]

That’s what 111 are for.

Try doing the 111 online assessment.

I used it in March.

It’s a bit fiddly,zBut at the end there’s a box to tick to speak to a nurse or dr.PLEASEtick it then wait

[Pugnala in reply to Oshgosh]

I will thanku for your help

[wheezyof]

I've been breathless on the slightest movement but with good oxygen levels for quite a while. In my case it's because although a large part of my lungs are damaged the bit that isn't affected by the disease works well. My haemoglobin levels are good so that helps too.

Obviously your lungs and mine are likely to be different but this might help to explain what my consultant calls an unusual result.

[Pugnala in reply to wheezyof]

Hi thanku I'm currently back in hospital as the ambulance brought me in been on back to back nebulizer and waiting results now for everything including covid

[Oshgosh in reply to Pugnala]

At least you are in the right place. Hope they sort stuff out xx

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possible, chest infection, airways narrowed because of irritants in the air (use reliever inhaler), your inhaler medicine is empty, (check and replace).

Hope you are feeling better soon .

[Pugnala]

I've done all that 3 inhalers used awaiting results in hospital now thanku for your reply

[Tia4209 in reply to Pugnala]

Hope you get some answers and feel better soon. Please keep us updated xx

[Makingmebetter]

Only just read your post.

Wish you a Speedy Recovery and pleased you are already with the professionals.

[cazza34]

Sounds like a virus or chest infection. I get this often a 5 day course of antibiotics usually clears it up. I'm shielding haven't been anywhere in 8 weeks yet have a chest infection now. I'm also on oxygen.

[Pugnala in reply to cazza34]

Hi yeah I'm same not been out the front gate I've been put on steroids again but my immune system is all ready low am home from hospital thank god hope you feel better soon

[Bardear]

sorry you are struggling. Could it be a pollen/grass allergy as the weather has been so warm but also windy (pollen carrier). Try blowing your nose as often as possible or try some anti allergy nose drops but do drink plenty of liquids - plain water is best - to keep yourself hydrated.

I have put on a bit of cuddle weight since lockdown and I am unable to exercise due to sciatica (16 month duration - agony) and a bad hip but despite these complications have found myself being breathless and coughing on occasion and am pretty certain it's the extra cuddle weight. At least before I was able to go for short walks albeit with two sticks and an hour to spare which helped with the weight.

Wish you better soon., xxxx

[Pugnala]

Hi thanku for your reply I've never suffered with allergies but ya never know they are saying it's my copd/ and asthma just not giving me a break at all and even though I'm locked up I am still at my normal weight of 9 stone I do only pick at food lately,I will just plod on really hope you start to feel ok soon this struggling to breath lark is not good xx