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COPD and Emphysema: Confused by pulmonary function test and more
COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Last Active: Mar 6 10:35am | Replies (216)Comment receiving replies
I have end stage COPD and smoked for 40 years. right now, I am on 24/7 oxygen at 2 Lflow and have been told to stay in a base line of o2 saturation of 88-92. I was hospitalized last week for acute co2 retention. Right now, I am feeling flushed with co2 build-up and was wondering if anyone else had that "Flushed" feeling. Using a spiro and getting more than 50% but am fearful I will be sent to the hospital again. would appreciate any feedback!
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Hello, I know we all have different problems with emphysema. I am told I am end stage. Is that stage 4? I am on 3 ltrs at night and 4 ltrs during the day . When I feel a flush ( not too often) I immediately start my breathing exercises . I draw in thru my nose a good deep breath and use pursed lips to exhale. I try to extend the exhale so it is longer than the inhale . This helps clear the lungs . I also do at least five of these in and out before I use my inhaler . (Trelegy) . I have asked my pulmonologist about a bipap . He also has a sleep center. He says I need to spend the night at that center. lol. I guarantee. That won’t happen . I don’t go out much . When I do it’s with a good mask . I am not spending a night anywhere but at home . Love and Light to all of you. *hugs* from Crystalina
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Ask your doc about zephyr valves.