Dear patient,
Thank you for your query at DoctorSpring.com
May I know how a diagnosis of copd was made? What's the Total duration of symptoms? Any Associated allergic symptoms? Do you have a copy of pulmonary function test done? Have you done a cardio evaluation?
What was your baseline oxygen sat and have you done a 6minute walk distance?
All said and done I strongly recent albuterol usage.
The recent deterioration can be an infection which needs acute and aggressive management. I shall revert better if I know more details about you send your health life.
Regards,
Dr. Jacob George P
MD, IDCCM, FCCP