I am having a horrible COPD Flare and taking antibiotics, prednisone, and using my inhaler with little relief. I would like to know others opinions what might be better to use for congestion: Humidifier or Vaporizer? Any suggestions for relief will greatly be appreciated. Thank you in advance!
COPD Suggestions?
- Asked
- 18 Mar 2014 by pamee
- Updated
- 18 March 2014
- Topics
- asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, prednisone, inflammatory conditions, congestion, antibiotics
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Responses (4)
masso
18 Mar 2014
I am so very sorry you are undergoing all this.
If you have low levels of oxygen in your blood, oxygen therapy can help you breathe better.
I hope you get well soon,
charitylaraye
18 Mar 2014
Hello pamee I have you in my prayers. I have found relief from running a hot bath or shower the steam works great I suffer from asthma/ flare ups of bronchitis. I think a humidifier does the same thing. hope this was helpful and that you feel better soon.
pamee
18 Mar 2014
Thank you for your prayers!
God bless
kaismama
18 Mar 2014
I agree with the cool mist vaporizer. Does you dr know? Nebulizers can work better then inhalers too. Like Masso said, oxygen at a low amount can help too.
We need you around here. Hope you're better soon.
pamee
18 Mar 2014
Thank you Kaismama! Ive used the nebulizer. I see my doctor tomorrow. I am not sure if I need to see a pulmonary dr or what as my oxygen is down to 87. I will take yours and masso's suggestion with the cool mist.
angel1662
18 Mar 2014
Hello pamee
Although I can't offer any better advice just wanted to let you no I will have you in my prayers always as a friend..you r part of our family and we all love you..sending prayers your way...
Emeraldgirl
18 Mar 2014
Hello Pamee - Ditto Angle1662 response- Take cate
pamee
18 Mar 2014
Thank you so much angel for your prayers! love ya girl :)
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I will let my doctor know about the oxygen. Thank you for your kind words!
A humidifier ( it should be a cool mist humidifier), as in winter time the heaters are used non stop this makes the air dry and a humidifier keeps the air moist.
Keep the filter of the humidifier clean changethe filters often and also change the water on a daily basis.
:)
Do I need to be real close to the humidifier or can it be put in any area of the room?
Put it in your room, close to you.:-)
Thank you!
You are welcome.