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I was having shortness of breath last week so I went to the ER. I was there for 6 hours. They did a EKG a chest x -Ray with & without contrast. They also did a CT scan of my heart .Every test came back normal. I have a colonoscopy coming up next week plus a Endoscopy. I have Gerd which makes it hard to swallow food .They will try to widen my throat so I can swallow easier. I was diagnosed with mild COPD 6 years ago. I quit smoking the next day & have not smokes since . I used an inhaler & a nebulizer for about a year or so & I was able to stop both. I went for a follow up 3 years ago & my numbers were ok but not great. I told him my breathing was normal so I have not used anything for 3 years. I have bad allergies & this is a bad season for allergies so I am hoping that is the problem.I did the 6 minute brisk walk twice. I started at 98 oxygen & finishe at 98 oxygen. I did the walk again the next day & started at 98 & finished at 97. All this being said hopefully I will have answers next week. I will keep you posted on my situation. Thanks for letting me ramble . BIg B

  1. you definitely are contending with a lot! Thank you for sharing some of your experiences with us. Sending you all the positivity for your upcoming procedures and tests, please check back in and let us know how you are doing! All the best, Sam S. (COPD.net, team member).

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