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So exhausted after a little exertion makes me not want to do anything
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Mar 28 10:33am | Replies (39)Comment receiving replies
@lilianna I have a regular pulmonologist who specializes in bronchiestis. I have done the 6 minute walk and it does not drop below 93 which is hard for me to understand when I'm panting and I had to stop twice during the walk to try and get some breath. Oxygen is there lungs just can't get it out. I constantly check my oxygen level at home.
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@rpec In addition to what @irenea8 suggested, here are some thoughts. She is correct about staying on oxygen, failing to do so "starves" your body and brain of properly enriched blood, which can cause many problems.
Is it possible you are panting because you are deconditioned? Have you done a course of respiratory rehabilitation to try to improve your situation?
Is it possible that you also have cardiac issues complicating your situation?
@rpec I find using the small oximeters do not work well on me. At poulmonary they will read low 80s buy using the more professional oximeters it will read 93 or more. Low Percussion index maybe due to RA in fingers.
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Have they checked your blood gases? Do you have Hypercapnia? A build up of CO2.
The treatment focuses on managing the underlying cause and improving breathing, ranging from non-invasive support like CPAP/BiPAP and oxygen therapy alongside medications (bronchodilators, steroids). There is not much that can be done about it but usually staying on Oxygen is crucial.