Guest guest Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 This morning I had ' another ' horrifying experience. I woke, took a shot of my albuteral, as usual. Took a few sips of water and walked to the bathroom. I know better than to try to exert myself , first thing in the morning, at least until I've cleared my lungs of the phlem that clogs me. This morning, I tried to make coffee too early. As I was coughing up sputum, something ' got stuck ' in my lungs. I suspect it was a plug. I took another sip of water, that didn't help. Next thing I know, I'm gasping for air. I could feel the blockage in my bronchi..the air wasn't getting past it to get deep enough into my lungs. This has happened to me one other time, about a month ago. I had my room mate dial 911. And I struggled to breathe, like a fish out of water..it hurt, I was so scared..and I sweated..profusely, I sweated. ( I'm normally not a sweater, but I was working VERY HARD to get a breath! ) Finally, I don't know how I managed it, but I was able to somehow get a breath..nothing fantastic, nothing significant, but enough to allow me to not pass out. And then slowly, very slowly, I started to regain composure and control of my breathing. Then I began to cough it up and out. FINALLY! Now, an hour later, I'm ok..and I've been able to clear my airway. Has this ever happened to anyone else? I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. I swear, friends, I thought I was clocking out. Sandie in MD My Tears don't comprimise my Strength...They never have...See what's free at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Sandie, I've had extreme coughing spasms that made me think I was dying ... I cough & cough sooo hard and not able to get a breath inbetween ... I feel like I'm choking (hey, I am choking!) and my throat is closing off ... it's really scary. Once it's over I am absolutely wiped out, throat sore, etc. Louise I can empathize, Louise. However, this went one step further. I absolutely could not take a breathe in. It was as if there was a film of saran wrap over my mouth, suffocating me. When ever I tried to get a breath it was blocking anything from going in..no air ..I'm sure something was getting thru or I would've passed out.. Sandie My Tears don't comprimise my Strength...They never have...See what's free at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Sandie, I've had extreme coughing spasms that made me think I was dying ... I cough & cough sooo hard and not able to get a breath inbetween ... I feel like I'm choking (hey, I am choking!) and my throat is closing off ... it's really scary. Once it's over I am absolutely wiped out, throat sore, etc. Louise Mucus Plug This morning I had ' another ' horrifying experience. I woke, took a shot of my albuteral, as usual. Took a few sips of water and walked to the bathroom. I know better than to try to exert myself , first thing in the morning, at least until I've cleared my lungs of the phlem that clogs me. This morning, I tried to make coffee too early. As I was coughing up sputum, something ' got stuck ' in my lungs. I suspect it was a plug. I took another sip of water, that didn't help. Next thing I know, I'm gasping for air. I could feel the blockage in my bronchi..the air wasn't getting past it to get deep enough into my lungs. This has happened to me one other time, about a month ago. I had my room mate dial 911. And I struggled to breathe, like a fish out of water..it hurt, I was so scared..and I sweated..profusely, I sweated. ( I'm normally not a sweater, but I was working VERY HARD to get a breath! ) Finally, I don't know how I managed it, but I was able to somehow get a breath..nothing fantastic, nothing significant, but enough to allow me to not pass out. And then slowly, very slowly, I started to regain composure and control of my breathing. Then I began to cough it up and out. FINALLY! Now, an hour later, I'm ok..and I've been able to clear my airway. Has this ever happened to anyone else? I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. I swear, friends, I thought I was clocking out. Sandie in MD My Tears don't comprimise my Strength...They never have... See what's free at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Dear Sandie, that sounds awful. I have had to cough hard and sweat and cry al at once but never felt I'd pass out. Hope you're feeling better! I must remind you guys..Bronchiectasis is secondary for me. My Primary lung disorder is Alpha1 Antitrypsin Deficiency ( I'm lung symptomatic, COPD/Emphysema)..the bronchiectasis only compounds my already failing weak lungs.. Sandie See what's free at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Dear Sandie, that sounds awful. I have had to cough hard and sweat and cry al at once but never felt I'd pass out. Hope you're feeling better! Sunniesback55@... wrote: This morning I had ' another ' horrifying experience. I woke, took a shot of my albuteral, as usual. Took a few sips of water and walked to the bathroom. I know better than to try to exert myself , first thing in the morning, at least until I've cleared my lungs of the phlem that clogs me. This morning, I tried to make coffee too early. As I was coughing up sputum, something ' got stuck ' in my lungs. I suspect it was a plug. I took another sip of water, that didn't help. Next thing I know, I'm gasping for air. I could feel the blockage in my bronchi..the air wasn't getting past it to get deep enough into my lungs. This has happened to me one other time, about a month ago. I had my room mate dial 911. And I struggled to breathe, like a fish out of water..it hurt, I was so scared..and I sweated..profusely, I sweated. ( I'm normally not a sweater, but I was working VERY HARD to get a breath! ) Finally, I don't know how I managed it, but I was able to somehow get a breath..nothing fantastic, nothing significant, but enough to allow me to not pass out. And then slowly, very slowly, I started to regain composure and control of my breathing. Then I began to cough it up and out. FINALLY! Now, an hour later, I'm ok..and I've been able to clear my airway. Has this ever happened to anyone else? I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. I swear, friends, I thought I was clocking out. Sandie in MD My Tears don't comprimise my Strength...They never have... See what's free at AOL.com. We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love(and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Holy cow! Nothing like that has ever happened to me. What size was this thing? Marsha/NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Re: Mucus Plug Sandie, I've had extreme coughing spasms that made me think I was dying ... I cough & cough sooo hard and not able to get a breath inbetween ... I feel like I'm choking (hey, I am choking!) and my throat is closing off ... it's really scary. Once it's over I am absolutely wiped out, throat sore, etc. Louise I can empathize, Louise. However, this went one step further. I absolutely could not take a breathe in. It was as if there was a film of saran wrap over my mouth, suffocating me. When ever I tried to get a breath it was blocking anything from going in..no air ..I'm sure something was getting thru or I would've passed out.. Sandie Sandie, all I can say, thank God you were able to get some air in someway ... suffocating, or feeling as if you are, is horrible. I tell people that when you can't breathe, not much else matters. Not long after I went through the respiratory failure I read that suffocation is how Christ died on the cross. He went through more physical pain than I ever will and all for those who come to faith in Him. It put an entirely new perspective on what I deal with as well as on my life in general. I also read in The Purpose Drive Life book that "no pain is ever wasted". That helps me a lot. Sure hope you're feeling better! Louise My Tears don't comprimise my Strength...They never have... See what's free at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Hi Sandie, This sounds frightening, you poor thing. I have never had an episode with a mucus plug like that. However, I do feel very short of breath in the mornings, and can't do very much until I have a nebuliser of ventolin, atrovent and saline. I have had a few scary episodes of struggling for air after walking up hills, etc. so I know how awful it feels. I hope you are feeling better now, Sandie. Have you thought of using a nebuliser in the morning rather than a puffer? I find it very helpful, as I sit and relax for ten minutes, while the medication opens my airways. Once I can start breathing easier, I can have breakfast and get moving. Take care, Love Bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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