I was wondering whether anyone out there can give advice on pollen count and copd.
I understand that a high pollen count affects Copd clients with their breathing. What I would like to know is can these effects damage lung function permanently?
regards all
JP
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My husband has been given an antihistamine by his doctor which certainly seemed to have helped his symptoms. Not sure about long term damage as it is allergy triggered but if you are suffering it maybe worth asking your gp for a suitable antihistamine. xx
It certainly does not affect all of us because I have no trouble with it at all (COPD). I have never heard of the effects of a high pollen count doing any permanent damage though, being more an allergic reaction that desists when the triggers are removed.
Thank you both for your response. I think perhaps hubby should talk to surgery and see whether an antihistamine would be a good way forward. He seems to be having tickle in throat and irritation in his eyes.
Thanks again.
JP
In my advice i have been given all irritants can and will cause further deteriation. I saw my dr at the hospital yesterday who suggested i get an antihistemine nasal spray to see if that reduces my sob. I am not hopeful as pollen and dust can get in your lungs. Fortunately or not i collect a lot of mucus at the back of my throat which im hoping will prevent large amounts getting into my lungs. I hope this helps
Thanks Mike . Yes it does help. I was of the understanding that pollen, mould, dust mites etc will affect sob in copd but to what extent. I suppose this, again, is going to be a personal thing. Some people have a problem others don't. My husband too seems to bring up more mucus, not discoloured, during this time of year. So this can, I fact, prevent pollen from getting into the respitory system by trapping it. Is that right?
jp
As far as i am aware. Any sticky mucus will help trap dust and pollen. I for one i can taste the difference when i cough up excess mucus. I know it sounds disgusting but that is what life is like for me. I hope your husband stays as fit as possible. My closing note is that my mantra is "Always look on the bright side"
I'm on a pulmonary rehab course at the moment and the nurse actually suggested I try an anti histamine nasal spray because I struggle with a lot of sneezing and watery eyes. Sounds idiotic but I'd never thought of it before. It has made a big difference to me and my peak flow meter has gone up from usually 130 to usually 150. That's a really helpful improvement for me! Xpiggix
I take Beconase - one of many over the counter remedies available. I was concerned because it says you shouldn't use it for more than a month. I've had such a good result from it I'm reluctant to stop! The nurse said she's sure I can continue to use it - she also said I could request a telephone consultation with the doctor and ask him to put anti histamine on my prescription. I haven't done this yet.
There are 'natural' products you can buy too - with no chemical medicines in them. Don't know if anyone here has tried those.
Incidentally I tried tablets at first - supposedly non drowsy and they absolutely knocked me out so you might have to look out for that. Good luck x
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