my copd is severe. Here are the vitals about me.
do not have a cough since quitting smoking nearly 4 years ago.
do not have much mucus. Just occasionally.
VA doc says emphysema.
on oxygen therapy 24/7 but I cheat when feeling good and have a Bluetooth monitor that vibrates when I go below 87.
When the weather allows I open front and rear doors. Last July I was hospitalized for respiratory failure. Released after 36 hrs and had to go back for same reason. That’s when I was prescribed oxygen.
I bought two Inogen concentrators. Model 4, which was not enough when exerting myself as in household chores. At first I was prescribed 2 lpm and that was raised to 3 after I saw the pulmonologist. At home I have liquid oxygen that I use to refill the portable unit. I also have a home Everflo Blue unit. Have a inexpensive unit I use for sleeping which keeps me at 94-98%.
The last couple of weeks I’ve noticed an increase in mucous and my O2 sats go down with little exertion. My meds are as follows: Albuterol inhaler, Symbicort inhaler, Spiriva once a day. Just started using my handheld nebulizer again. No fever. Just don’t have the stamina I had just a few weeks ago.
Is this a phase or a warning of things to come.
one more thing. Just started Pulmanary rehab. 1 visit so far. That was Dec 30 and I did very well. start up again on Monday Jan 6. And approved for 36 sessions.
So what might be happening? I am much more prepared than before I had my first flare up.