A few people appear to react badly to the propellants in the new MDI inhalers which have had to change from CFC propellants to HFA propellants. If so, have you tried dry powder inhalers such as used f or...
Hyperventilation - defined as excessive minute ventilation,, resulting in unusually low levels of PCO2 and raised blood pH is NOT a problem with severe COPD.
Hyperinflation is the problem for p eople...
I have no problem with the use of the Buteyko Breathing Method in asthma or even the early stages of COPD. However with more advanced COPD there is a real problem with CO2 retention, and the Buteyko M ethod...