Hi,
The Dr. just told me that based on my breathing 'scores' I shouldn't be working so hard to breathe. She is going to have me tested to see if something else is going on too. That would be good if there was something else intesifying the shortness of breath that could be alleviated.
What are your breathing scores and what is your bi-pap time and breathing experience?
My FVC was 57% and my sucking test was 60. I am on my bi-pap for about 14/24 hours a day. When I am not on bi-pap I am working my auxillary muscles to breathe. The Dr. says at those scores I shouldn't need bi-pap so much and shouldn't have the difficulty. It is much worse when I exert myself- walking, standing, bending. I can only walk short distances before the pressure under my rib cage starts and breathing gets difficult.
I would be a lot more mobile/active if I could breathe better!
What is your experience? Anyone have these scores and can share what it is like for you?Anyone have any other lung issues?
thanks for any insight. I will be going to a pulmanologist and getting the in depth breathing test next week- will keep you posted.
Barb
The Dr. just told me that based on my breathing 'scores' I shouldn't be working so hard to breathe. She is going to have me tested to see if something else is going on too. That would be good if there was something else intesifying the shortness of breath that could be alleviated.
What are your breathing scores and what is your bi-pap time and breathing experience?
My FVC was 57% and my sucking test was 60. I am on my bi-pap for about 14/24 hours a day. When I am not on bi-pap I am working my auxillary muscles to breathe. The Dr. says at those scores I shouldn't need bi-pap so much and shouldn't have the difficulty. It is much worse when I exert myself- walking, standing, bending. I can only walk short distances before the pressure under my rib cage starts and breathing gets difficult.
I would be a lot more mobile/active if I could breathe better!
What is your experience? Anyone have these scores and can share what it is like for you?Anyone have any other lung issues?
thanks for any insight. I will be going to a pulmanologist and getting the in depth breathing test next week- will keep you posted.
Barb