COPD Infection

[Rubberman]

I have Copd I think I have a infection as I feel very drozy and dizzy and

really out of sorts Is this usual with copd, and I need to know how to treat

this Ive started drinking plenty of water and should I cut down on tea & coffee

I don't really know what to do.

Thank you

All the best to all

Bobby

[kimmy59]

Drinking lots of water is a good idea. What other symptoms do you have it's quite difficult because everyone's different, do you have a community nurses to call on or emergency antibiotics and steroids.

Kim xxx

[Rubberman in reply to kimmy59]

no I havent got a community nurse or any emergency antibiotics or

steroids perhaps I better ask my gp for some

Thanks Kim

Bobby

[peege in reply to Rubberman]

Hi, you will gradually learn the signs for when you have an infection brewing, its always best to get someone to listen to your chest because the sooner an infection is treated the better.

Plenty of fluids are good in order to keep mucous moist and easier to shift.

Re tea & coffee, caffeine isn't great for dodgy lungs so weaning yourself off is a very good idea also fizzy drinks - particularly cola which is loaded with caffeine AND sugar.

Personally I'm very fond of my morning fresh skinny latte so I use Lavaza decaffeinated for my machine. Also I mostly use decaff tea.

This works for me because I'm not fond of cold drinks.

We need a couple of litres a day.

When you get to see a medic, ask for a referral to PR- Pulmonary Rehab. It's an excellent course where you will gain knowledge and understanding of how to help/support your condition to slow down progression and promote better quality of life. Don't let anyone tell you that you're not ill enough to go on this course.

All the best. P

[Suzy6]

Do you have an out of hours telephone number for your GP surgery. I do and phone them for advice. Ours has a Surgery in the Local Hospital and if necessary I can go there.

[Rubberman in reply to Suzy6]

Thank You Suzy I will try the 111 number see what they say

Bobby

[knitter in reply to Rubberman]

111 were very helpful two Sundays ago when I came down with a chest infection...my local hospital runs an out of hours clinic and I was given an appointment there. Good luck

[katieoxo60]

Hi Rubberman, sorry you don't feel good, if you have a walk-in health center they are usually open everyday till latish including Sundays just another suggestion for you, but no doubt 111 will tell you that too.

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If you are not feeling much better on the morning just call your gp - better to check and be on the safe side TAD xx

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At this time of year there seems to be a bucket full of bugs to catch and as people have said you know your own body best and know when it is worse. My son has gone down with a chest infection so will not be seeing him until he is clear. If ever I go out I take a hand cleanser with me, it might seem over the top but I do not seem to have so many gungy chests now. Breathing still rubbish. I saw somewhere that it is best to eat your fluids IE: in your food, fruit etc.

[Lurcherman]

Good advice on here as usual. Have you had a Flu Jab?

Should have one every year if you are in the At Risk group, plenty of fluids is good but you should pee a straw colour. If it's any paler you're drinking too much and should cut back a little.

Pulmonary Rehab Courses are brilliant cos you exercise, at your own pace, and there are talks afterwards so you will understand your condition better.

DONT Google for answers cos it'll be American advice and will scare the pants off yer, just ask on here because everyone here is living with it day in, day out.

Hope you feel better soon and DONT PANIC you will fell better soon x

[Lurcherman in reply to Lurcherman]

I meant Feel better soon!! Dimn spill chocker!!

[morrid]

Peeg is right about fluids. I am a regular tea addict so I have normal tea in morning to wake me ans decaff in the afternoon. Helps with sleeping as well.ood idea about the rehab. Apart from exercise you also get lots of advice on managing your condition, nutrition, breathing techniques etc. I don't know about your particular condition, I have sarcoidosis and pulmonary hyper tension, but my consultant has put me on antibiotics permanently to help prevent infections.

[peege in reply to morrid]

ooo yes, me too Morrid, a 'proper' cup of tea 1st thing, you cant beat it. I've taken to loose leaves in a teapot for my early morning cuppa and it's delicious. Little treats like that cheer me up no end. I've found the best decaff tea is Clipper. Twinings Eng Breakfast decaff is nice but a bit too pricey.

Hope your antiBs work in keeping infections at bay. I'm going to ask my GP next time about Azith 3 x weekly as a prophylactic too.

[morrid in reply to peege]

Peeg you had me worried for a moment. Just had to check my Azithromycin was not a prophylactic as I have been swallowing them. lol

[peege in reply to morrid]

Haha, be careful then

[Rubberman in reply to peege]

Thank You everyone you are so good you

have made me feel better already, has really

cheared me up.

I think I will try and get on a pulmory rehab course

Thanks again

Bobby