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?
Question posted by Anonymous on 18 March 2014
Last updated on 4 January 2023 by Josiedrugs
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5 Answers
Josiedrugs
4 Jan 2023
I use a humidifier but I'm not sure which one is best. Let me find out and I will answer your question again.
angel1662
18 March 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 March 2014
Hello Pamee - Ditto Angle1662 response- Take cate
Inactive
18 March 2014
Thank you so much angel for your prayers! love ya girl :)
Inactive
18 March 2014
Thank you EG! much appreciated! :)
angel1662
19 March 2014
hey pamee
your r more then welcome my prayers r with you always..love you 2...
kaismama
18 March 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.
Inactive
18 March 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.
charitylaraye
18 March 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.
Inactive
18 March 2014
Thank you for your prayers!
God bless
masso
18 March 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,
Inactive
18 March 2014
I will let my doctor know about the oxygen. Thank you for your kind words!
masso
18 March 2014
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.
Inactive
18 March 2014
:)
Inactive
18 March 2014
Do I need to be real close to the humidifier or can it be put in any area of the room?
masso
18 March 2014
Put it in your room, close to you.:-)
Inactive
18 March 2014
Thank you!
masso
18 March 2014
You are welcome.
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