COPD supplement and rehab
I am new to this site. I was diagnosed with COPD over 20 years ago. My first symptom was shortness of breath while speaking. I was diagnosed with moderate mid- airway disease and the diagnosis never changed. I use a steroid inhaler, albuterol is needed, singular, sinus rinse. I recently rediscovered cordyceps mushrooms and I take a thousand milligrams per day in a capsule. I really feel that it helps my lungs to expand. I'm also looking into pulmonary rehab. I'm looking at the PEP and IMT (Power Breathe) devices. My pulmonary specialist doesn't seem to know much about these devices, but I got a lot of information from AI. I asked about pulmonary Rehabilitation and I was told that there's more than a year-long waiting list. So I think I'm going to go ahead and start these devices on my own. Does anyone have knowledge about these devices? I've read a lot about them and they seem reasonable and like they should help. I don't think they can hurt you. The only caution is, if you have a lot of mucus use the PIP first and then the IMT so that you're not pushing mucus into your lungs. I'll post further after I try them out. Thanks
Hi! Just wanted to say we do have some info on PEP, but not necessarily IMT. It may give you a place to start, though😕
https://copd.net/clinical/flutter-valves-acapellas
It is definitely something that some of our community members have tried so I expect some will chime in and let you know how it was for them. Just know you are not alone! Keep on keepin' on, DPMThank you, Daniel. I appreciate you sending the link and I'm going to check it out right now.
I live in Northern Michigan and the Canada fires have been around here in All of July and now August , The AQI has gone up to 160 , Now it came down to 93 , I've been wearing a N95 mask to walk my dog and water my Tomatoes and flowers, we haven't gotten rain , we need rain , but today I was walking and I just didn't feel right could it be from my huffing and puffing in it , the mask and breathing that air back in my lungs ?? I got home told hubby , I went in bedroom and turned on oxygen concentrater and let that in my lungs for 20 minutes , I felt better ❤️ God Bless everyone on this site
Thank goodness you have that concentrator. The smoke from those fires has been hard on so many people. Gentle hugs. - Lori (Team Member)
Oh its been horrible , All of July and now August, right now its 38 ! How greatful I am , im pursed breathing more and more ! Hugs to you Lori 🤗
Keep doing your pursed lip breathing! Even when you're feeling good it's an important exercise for your lungs ... and it will probably be easier to do if you have a flare-up because you've been doing it often, the muscle memory kicks in. It sounds like you're doing everything you need to do to stay safe -- take good care of yourself! -Melissa, team member
