Pleurisy and my Nebuliser

IloveHistory · Bear Joined: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 689

Hi!

Just a quick question. Does anybody here know if I would be able to use my Nebuliser while I currently have Pleurisy? Would it help me at all?

Thanks and keep well! Smile

angela · Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 3:37 pm Post subject:

hi there again! i use my nebulizer with no problem! just breathe in slowly, and go as deep as you can, but slowly. make sure to use it before your cough or tightness gets too far. if you do that, it will ease the pleurisy more noticeably.

hope this helps Wink

IloveHistory · Bear Joined: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 689

Hi Angela!

Thanks SO much! Smile

If you don't mind me asking, do you have Asthma?

Keep well! Smile

angela · Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 3:55 pm Post subject:

nope,i dont have asthma. its good 'ole lupus. i have heart, lung, and brain involvement, along with vasculitis.... for now! Laughing

my lupus drama began with my luns, so its like i have asthma with all of my breathing 'toys'. i even have a home and portable oxygen machines. Cool

be well

IloveHistory · Bear Joined: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 689

Hi Angela!

Thanks. Smile

I'm sorry that your S.L.E. has affected so many of your organs. Crying or Very sad

Keep well! Smile

MARYCAIN · King of the Jungle Joined: 03 Aug 2006 Posts: 1576

I hold a small pillow tightly against my chest when using the nebulizer or my MDI, also if I have a coughing spell, I do the same thing. The pressure helps the pain and makes it easier to breath deeply.

IloveHistory · Bear Joined: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 689

Hi Marycain!

Thanks very much! Smile

Will CERTAINLY do! Anything that helps this annoying pain will be fantastic!

Keep well! Smile

angela · Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 6:12 pm Post subject:

the pillow, thats right! marycain to the rescue again!! yes, it really helps when im coughing. my coughing spells get so serious that ive broken ribs.. Shocked