Hi all
Results of my appointment.
Stats =
Blood pressure 110/80
Heartrate 74bpm
Oxygen (spo2) 97
Lungs quiet No crackle No wheezing
No shortness of breath.
None of this made sense when looking at Spirometry Test Results = Stage 3 Servere.
Also weight increase too 8st from 7.1/2st
Conclusion. The Spirometry result was a shock.
I am asymptomatic. We discussed the Spirometry I explained I am not only small but i lack strength too, (that was tested and agreed) on reading up on this test it states Nebuliser followed by
Wait 15 mintes
Three blows each lasting 6.seconds
What actually happend
Nebuliser wait bearly 10min
3 blows much more than 6 seconds so long in fact i strained my insides and after had a burst blood vessal.in my eye.
3rd blow was good, i was told cannot finish on a good. Put peg bk on my nose and had to repeat test.
By this time i had run outta strenght puff and felt quiet sick.
Having not had a test before i was unaware of how exactly these shd be run, never had Fev anything explained.
Therefore this test has to be taken as possibly/likely not a True acurate account of my condition.
If I am stage 3 servere its only just so.
Given exercises, New enhaler, and my copd to be monitored.
I am happier than i was, the fear has eased.
Any thoughts welcome