COPD Side effects

I've had COPD for 5 year I'm on oxygen 24/7 I just started getting hot flashes what a bummer thought I was done with that but I guess not.I enjoyed reading all your comments. staying positive I'm on a new drug called Ofev

What portable oxygen do you use? Mine is Inogen 5 but it's heavy and pulsed. Maybe yours is better?

I also would appreciate knowing what portable you are using

That's interesting because my mom smoked a lot but I never smoked. My GP says I have COPD, but the pulmonologist said a couple of years ago that my lung function was too high to be diagnosed with COPD. and O2 SATs remain 89 to 91 0r 92. My GP still maintains I have it. I have many symptoms, especially troubling is the cough and mucus. GP says she can hear the COPD in my lungs. I also have had the hot flashes for several months now. I am female and 76. I hope you all don't mind my being on your list. It has been helpfu.

I have occasional. “Hot” flashes . They aren’t very hot and don’t last long . I saw someone say it might be related to carbon dioxide in blood . I don’t get them often, but I will try some breathing exercises when I have another. I am on oxygen 24 /7. When I go out I wear a mask and take a tank with a cart. .

I never met a pulmonologist I did’t like. I do wonder why they are not more informative about the disease. It is usually not a curable thing . I think that might be why they are so complacent. I pay 45$ to see him . He gets about 250$ from my Ins. Co per visit. He limits appts to 15 minutes .
The nurse does the vitals, I wait a few mins to see him , ( only because I insist on seeing the Doctor) He prefers that you just see his NP . I live in a medical service desert . Then he peeks in and tells a joke or two . Answers a question if you ask . Then looks at his watch and says “ Well, I have to get moving here . He makes 1,000 an hour . You should probably look for a different pulmonologist . Your Doctor can probably help you choose one .

The only way to properly diagnose COPD is via a complete lung function test, imaging and a thorough medical history. One can hear wheezing and other things in lungs but not COPD as a condition.
I would try to get a 2nd opinion if possible. I use an Inogen one G5 as well. With the O2 totes backpack it’s not too bad and can keep me saturated, particularly when walking up stairs and other exertion. There are lighter machines but the machine has to put out enough to keep you saturated, as measured by a pulse oximeter or it’s not enough for you.

Thanks...... I will probably wait until my symptoms get significantly worse and then see a different pulmonologist, especially when my O2 stays below 90 all of the time instead of a great deal of the time and my SOB is more constant. My nebulizer, and meds help a lot. Thanks for your reply.

I hope you are on oxygen . I refused the nebulae , albuterol is not a drug I will use.

When your O2 levels go below 90%, it puts a strain on your heart and other organs (including your brain). You can develop complications like right-sided heart failure, more red blood cells, pulmonary hypertension, more forgetfulness, and other symptoms that can be irreversible. Please work with your provider.