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I was recently released from the hospital following an acute exacerbation of my COPD and am finding that I am getting like "Hot flashes" at times. I have been through menopause and my temperature is normal. I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this. I have been told that it could be another buildup of CO2.
Doing everything, I can prevent going into hospital again. Suggestions?
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I have COPD and I’m male so the hot flashes are not limited to women. It’s part of living with COPD. All they can do for me is try different medicated inhalers. My parents smoked and I quit 30 years ago but my pulmonologist asked me if my parents smoked ( 30 years ago) and I said yes and he said “ well then you have COPD. Nothing works unless you go on oxygen and I didn’t want to carry a bottle of oxygen around so I’m living with the inhalers .
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4 ReactionsThank you for responding! I am on oxygen and the inhalers. I guess it is a matter of acceptance. I did smoke for a long time and have no one to blame but myself! I do the best I can with a positive attitude!
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1 ReactionI have COPD and for the last several months I’ve been experiencing night sweats on my upper body where I have to change pj top a few times nightly. I went to primary, cardiologist & endocrinologist but thanks to this thread I will now approach my amazing pulmonologist & ask her if I may need to change my Breztri inhaler or possibly the rescue one. I use my nebulizer twice daily- saline, albuterol & sometimes mycomyst.
Thanks for your answers.
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2 ReactionsIt almost feels like a trigger, but I get warm all over and at first think I am running a fever. Not so! I am relieved to hear from others that have experienced the same thing. Now it's time on work on the solution. Any ideas out there?
I have the exact same thing going on..get hot even at rest…no temperature….am curious as well if it has to do with C02 buildup……
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1 ReactionI'm going to ask my doctor and see if He has an answer. It happens every day and I really want to know if it is co2 buildup. I will post my answer from my doctor on this thread. I am sorry you are going through it, but relieved that I am not alone. How long have you had COPD and are you on oxygen? I am 24/7! I manage well, though gotten quite used to it; have a great portable that lets me get out with friends etc.
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3 ReactionsJust spoke with my Doctor and He wasn't sure, and to answer any more questions in depth for a referral to a Pulmonologist I have to have a Lung Function Test. Going to do that this week.
I'm not sure why they make things so complicated, but I have great Doctors, so I'll go along with their politics! i'll post any info I get!
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1 ReactionI just read an article about CO2 retention and apparently the internal heat is called "Flushes" and it is caused by more co2 in the blood stream than o2. I am going to start nebulizing and getting more o2 into my lungs and hopefully help this situation. It is really uncomfortable, and I need the A/C on at all times! I'll post if I find out anything else.
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2 ReactionsGood attitude to have. I’m 78 and just diagnosed with mild copd. Would you know if it progresses quickly ie months or years?
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2 ReactionsI have had it almost 8 years; quit smoking then, I really think it progresses slower if you take good care of yourself. I was not a great candidate for "Self-Care." I am now; a little late but trying! I'm on oxygen 24/7 and have quality of life. Do what the doctors suggest and join a support group, it helps! I'm 76 and still have a bucket list!