Normal to not be short of breath even if - Lung & Respiratory Disorders / COPD Message Board

hailey321 · 09-03-2008, 04:08 PM

you've had a low range on the peak test?

I don't feel short of breath but the peak test I've done was low. Additionally, I run and am active.

Will be doing a pulmonary function test in 2 weeks.

Anyone else feel normal and get an abnormal test?

lady1980 · 09-03-2008, 07:17 PM

What is your normal peak flow? Disregarding what your predicted is you should test your peak flow when you feel perfectly normal and healthy so when your having an attack or some other type of problem you'll know if it's mild, moderate or severe. Your having a pft in a few weeks. Do you have a smoking history or any other underlining pulmonary problems? Well the test will diagnose those. NOt sure if you not having a good pf is bad because it might be your normal range.

hailey321 · 09-03-2008, 09:01 PM

lady1980

I was covered in hives due to a possible allergic reaction to Macrobid which in rare cases causes lung damage.

I came in with the hives and an aching chest. I'm taking Pepcid and the aching chest is MUCH better and so are the hives. BUT I did do the test when I was in this state. The PF was at 300 and suppose to be at 450 or so. I've never had one before to compare it to though.

I do have a smoking history but quite about 8 years ago and am never around smoke. I wasn't a heavy smoker and I would smoke for a year or 2 then quite for 6 then start for a year and so on. I'm very active now and generally have a lot of energy.

I NEVER, EVER feel short of breath nor do I have sinus issues, coughing etc. I run and lift waits and feel great. BUT this pain in the chest and hives started at the same time right after this course of Macrobid.

My Xray is still be looked at by the radiologist but my GP said she didn't see anything standing out.....well at least until the Rad. looks at it.

Any more info you can give would be great. Thanks for answering!!!!

lady1980 · 09-03-2008, 09:22 PM

I really do believe that you just had an allergic reaction the the medication. You didn't even smoke lung enough to cause any lungs problems such as C.O.P.D. or the big one emphysema. Depending on your height, weight and technique than 300 just might be your best peak flow. Don't worry about the numbers. It's only prevelant when you have something to compare it to. Keep me posted on the results of your x-ray.

hailey321 · 09-03-2008, 11:50 PM

I did smoke for 10 years straight though before the times that I smoked for shorter amounts of times. Just an FYI. So if you add it all up it's about 18 years or so. I have heard though when it's broken up like that it's better than if you smoke 18 year straight through with no break.

I will post my Xray results.

Thanks again.