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Panic Breathing with COPD

COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Last Active: May 13, 2021 | Replies (4)
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@pssurfer

This just happened to me two days ago when getting off the plane in Costa Rica (altitude of San Jose is 3500 feet). I walked up a long slight incline in the jetway dragging my carryon and when I got to the flat surface I had to stop an catch my breath. And it was difficult to "catch." I look forward to learning about Jeff Collings and watching those videos. COPD stage 2.

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | May 9, 2021

@pssurfer - It's nice to meet you. I am so glad that you shared your story. It's very scary and really is a reminder to slow down. It was for me because on my next flight I took my time, got off the plane, and stepped close to the right so people could pass going 90 miles an hour. I hate holding people up and when people are anxious to get off of a plane they are wild! lol.

I still have to slow myself down with everyday things which go against my natural tendencies. Knowing that I have to do this I have said to myself that I'll get there soon enough!

How do you slow yourself down?

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