How do you handle shortness of breath (dyspnea)?

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89Roupocroun

11/27/2020 at 12:28 AM

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I had my first bout of bronchitis and I have had it for 4 weeks took two rounds of prednisone and antibiotic cough gone but not the dypsnea so frustrating

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Dofeagroul0818

04/06/2024 at 12:56 AM

Hi I have 2 different rescue inhalers, nebulizer for duoneb, and epi-pens. Mainly I use mind over matter and “suck it up” mentality.

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04/06/2024 at 6:31 PM

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@Hidden username congrats on mind over matter w your shortness of breath. That, in & of itself, is impressive! I have inhaler for similar reasons, don't have asthma. When I worked, I joked w employees I'd die in the stairwells ( bad sense humor). I delivered mail at local hospital, & East bldg is for more acute, intensely ill patients. At 1 point, 3 of 4 elevators were out, under construction. Bad news if anyone got flown in for surgery, etc. Since old adage is neither rain, nor snow, nor gloom of night was recollected, I added no elevator shortage would stop me. I'd run mail down stairwells, unless heavy packages. The joke being, I'd become so breathless that employees thought I needed help. Nope, I just moved wayy too fast. Quit due to colleages & supervisor misunderstanding my autism. They made it a joke. Ha, on them.

Again kudos for your tenacity w dyspnea.

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Incidentally, I worked on call. They were just cruel!

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05/04/2026 at 9:12 AM

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Dealing with shortness of breath (dyspnea) involves staying calm, positioning yourself upright or leaning forward, and the usage of paced respiration techniques like pursed-lip respiratory. instantaneous comfort may be located by way of beginning a window for sparkling air or the usage of a small fan on your face. are looking for medical help for unexpected, excessive, or persistent breathlessness

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Droukure

10/16/2026 at 12:43 PM

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Shortness of breath can be really frustrating, especially when it affects everyday activities. COPD symptoms can vary from person to person, and things like daily activity, weather, or respiratory infections may make breathing more difficult. Has anyone found certain breathing techniques or small changes to their daily routine helpful for managing breathlessness?

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