Bob in Phila here. I was diagnosed with COPD and was hospitalized about 3 weeks ago for a week for COPD exacerbated by pneumonia. I had pneumonia twice. A relentless cold in January. Pneumonia diagnosed then. 2 antibiotics prescribed.
Still was coughing and then a steroid. All through February and March this was repeated.
By April 7th I could not breath. Couldn't exhale and couldn't inhale. I though I was going to die. I thought this must be what it's like to drown.
My wife called the rescue squad ( I was still reluctant to go to the hospital ) In they came and gave me oxygen right away and off we went. Very scary! I was in for a week. The nurses and doctors were SO helpful and so smart.
So far I use Trelegy in the morning and the nebulizer every 4 -5 hours. I have rescue things everywhere. I did have a bad night 2 nights after returning home. I got a bit scared again. Got out of bed.4:00am Hooked up the nebulizer. Things and me, calmed down and went back to sleep. I am about to get into a pulmonary rehab. Whatever I have to do to stay healthy and keep the COPD away or at bay.
I look forward to learning all I can about COPD and staying healthy.
Damn cigarettes! I was a heavy smoker but stopped 36 years ago.