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Copd exacerbation

Had to go go to hospital called 911 couldn't breath,wheezing so bad almost peed my pants,scary,had another attack today lasted 10 minutes almost called 911

  1. I also get urge to per when trying to carry groceries ,also body jerks or jumps usually when tired, anyone else get this.thanks

    1. Hi yes I do that every time I loose my breath It is just something else to have to deal with on a daily basis so no your not alone 😘

    2. thanks

  2. Yes. I do sometimes

    1. so sorry to hear that hope you are doing better!! I just got out of the hospital 2 weeks ago my husband called 911 embarrassing I was on the toilet when the ambulance came stayed 3 days in hospital took a while to get better even after I got home Thank God for my home oxygen!

      1. u need to ask about getting o2 it seems like u need it and it will help tremendously especially in the shower❤️

      2. Thanks pattyk will give it a try,

    2. I Have Stage 4 COPD And Was At Grocery Store And Ran Out Of Air .Then I Was On 2 Oxygen.I Thought I Could Finish My Shopping Only 2 Isles To Go.Not.Every Step I Took I Wet Myself And Air Was Being Sucked Out Of The Store I Finaly Made It Close Enough To Checkout To Get A Cashiers Attention And She Went Out And Got My Husband And He Had Extra Air In Car Thank GodHe Was With Me.Now I Have Panic And Anxiety Attacks And Will Not Drive Or Leave House By Myself.

      1. I feel for u,I'm glad your ok noww

      2. oh bless your heart I have peed myself many times at the grocery store it’s so embarrassing I have anxiety also and it makes my breathing worse when I panic but I can’t seem to help it!

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