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Bending over post lobectomy causes significant shortness of breath?
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Does anyone use an inhaler for their shortness of breath? (sob) Is there anything at all that improves the sob?
I didn’t know before having a RUL that it was going to be an issue. I live in Florida and it is very humid in the summer. My surgery was 03/2024 and this summer has been miserable. I just wasn’t expecting this. Yes, I am very glad to be alive and lucky to not have metastasis or need any further treatment. It’s frustrating. If I need to learn to live with it that’s what I will do. Any suggestions or ideas?
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I too live in Florida. My lul lobectomy was in February.
I tried to stay inside in the heat and humidity. Have you considered trying pulmonary rehab? You need a referral but it really helps. And no Dr should have said 99% recovery. If you work at it you should be able ylto get about 90% of what you could do before. I don't think that's too bad.
What do your pulmonary function tests say? And heart tests? I had shortness of breath before my VAT wedge resections. I have three reasons for my shortness of breath: interstitial pulmonary fibrosis, radiation pneumonitis and pulmonary hypertension and of course I have reduced lung function. It takes a specialist with specific expertise who will cross reference your tests to diagnose potential causes. Also have you caught anything like Covid?
You mentioned hot humid summers in Florida, I know how they are. If you were not exercising after your sugery (walking, and walking) you may also be deconditioned. They got after me for that!
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It’s very frustrating. My left lower lobectomy was May 2023 and I still have SOB when bending over. My situation was complicated because I am on a steroid for a different condition and I have gained 20 pounds. My long course ends tomorrow so I’m hopeful I can shed the weight. But that wont rid me of SOB I’m afraid.