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Has anyone got any methods to improve my respiration functions really struggling with this.
meds dont work like they use too
Hi you need to speak to your Doctor or respiratory consultant about this.
When I was in acute respiratory distress during the pandemic I restrained my breathing by focusing on exhaling as fully as possible and breathing from my diaphragm and through my nose instead of using my ribs as they had become so painful. I also used an air filter close to my face blowing clean air on me.
I was having to sleep sitting up because I couldn't breathe lying down and was all alone with no one to support me getting to hospital so I didn't have any medical help ( still don't) I can't use inhalers anyway because they make me even more anxious and suicidal. I don't advocate using this as a substitute for medical care as I did but it could help as an additional method.
I still get very short of breath after the smallest exertion but I can manage and it is also very calming.
II've Got copd due to being a cleaner. I'm on steroid base inhaler which helps now. Had different ones which didn't. I would see your nurse. I've yet to see a respiratory consultant and go on a pulmonary rehab , I was diagnosed 2 years ago. I had 5 chest infections last year
Maybe you need different meds, your Dr might send you got chest x-ray also.
Hi been for a lung function test today, but the nurse sad my heart rate was 124 and only dropped to 114 on resting also i was rough with my breathing so she wouldnt do the test.
Thanks for the insight. had covid five times get worse after each time.
Thanks for sharing, i too have no one, that in its self is harsh. Good luck pal.
@DFDone Hi sorry your not feeling great on current meds. Firstly as others have said tell your Doctor and ask for a meds review and see what other things they can prescribe to help. You could also ask if they could do some blood tests to check that your not anaemic which can cause breathlessness. As others have said referral to Pulmonary physio could be helpful but assume may take some time to be seen, in the meantime you could try some breathing exercises which could help, diaphragmatic (belly) breathing, improves lung function and is a good relaxation tool. Hope things improve for you soon.
Hi Santosha12, thanks for the good advice, may well go, had to rest today, i try too work but those days are few and far between. Take care.
Hi @NDmummy Thanks for the reply, good advise. I was suppose to have lessons on breathing with the diaphragmatic breathing but never came about.
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