What are normal vitals for an 83yr old male with copd?

Answer 1

That Depends your doctor can tell you of your stage in COPD and your normal vitals. Here are the stages of COPD might help you:

This is how COPD is usually staged:

Stage I: Mild COPDFEV1 is at least 80 percent of normal. In this stage, people may or may not notice any symptoms. Stage II: Moderate COPDFEV1 is between 50 and 80 percent of normal. In this stage, people usually experience some shortness of breath with exertion; they may or may not have chronic cough. Stage III: Severe COPDFEV1 is between 30 and 50 percent of normal. In this stage, people usually are often tired and short of breath. They may have frequent "flare-ups" requiring extra treatment or even hospitalization. Stage IV: Very Severe COPDFEV1 is less than 30 percent of normal; or FEV1 is less than 50 percent of normal and chronic respiratory failure is present (meaning the person needs chronic oxygen therapy). In this stage, people are often short of breath even at rest.

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