Copd

[Mojo17]

Can anybody give me some incite as to what happens next, I am due to see specialist next week. My syptoms are can't breath, cough, dizzy, crackling noise when I breath. Breathing is very bad when I lay down

[freefaller]

As I do. It have COPD I can't answer for you. I am sure someone will be along soon who can help.

All the best

Sian

Xoxoxoxox

[Sheilab123]

Sounds like you have an infection Mojo, a trip to the doctors would be a good idea, or have you got sos pack at home? xx

[Mojo17 in reply to Sheilab123]

Yes I have got chest infection again I seem to get them every 3 months or so

[Sheilab123 in reply to Mojo17]

I'm afraid that's fairly common with Copd, but you will learn how to deal with them better, I, along with many others, get them frequently, but they do go eventually. Go armed with questions when you see your consultant, good idea to write them down as we tend to go blank once we get there! Hope you feel better soon. xx

[Jessy11]

I would visit your GP now to get advice. You may have a chest infection which can be treated with abs.

No point in waiting to ask the consultant. Although you should keep the appointment for further details & help.

Keep well 🌹

[Mojo17 in reply to Jessy11]

Yes I have got antibiotics for infection but need to see consultant see what meds I can have for copd

[Jessy11 in reply to Mojo17]

Do you have emergency abs at home which you can use at the first sign of infection?

I have them plus Predisnolone if my chest is really tight. These meds are so handy to have in the house.

I hope you get on ok with the consultant. He will prescribe the best inhalers for your condition.

Get well soon 💐

[Mojo17]

No I haven't got emergency meds at home but I will ask my gp

Any suggestions what I should be asking specialist next week

[jimmyw123 in reply to Mojo17]

First and foremost you must have emergency antibiotics and steroids, whether you need to use them or not depends if you catch an infection.

it does sound as if you have an infection now. these emergency meds are for nipping the likes of this in the bud.

When you see the specialist or consultant, ask about all inhalers, ask which would be the best for you and why, ask how far he thinks the problem has advanced,[or not ] you will have many tests that will answer questions for you, spirometry test etc,chest x rays etc. this will tell you a lot,

good luck mojo, hope you feel better soon,

kindest regards jimmy

[Mojo17]

Thank you jimmy