Lung Conditions and SN

[LivedTooLong]

Hello,

I'm sorry if this has been discussed elsewhere, but how will the existence of an obstructive lung problem (e.g. asthma, bronchitis, COPD, etc.) affect the process of methemoglobinemia? Will it, theoretically, slow the effects of SN, or hasten them (if anything at all)?

Sorry to be vague, but don't particularly want to go into my current health situation.

 

[LookingOverTheEdge]

I'm afraid I don't know the answer to your question. And bear in mind that none of this is an exact science, so I'm not sure if the answer is out there or not.
What I do want to say is that you've no need to apologise for vagueness. You're reasons are your own and you don't owe any of us an explanation. This is a great place for sharing, but only as far as anyone feels comfortable to.
I hope you find what you're looking for.

 

[littlelady774]

I'd say if your lung problems affect your blood oxygen levels, then it would help SN.
Also, having anemia would probably help speed things up too.

 

[OverBeforeStart]

Posting for interest, also have lung problems.

 

[Forever Sleep]

Have to say that I don't actually know. I'm kind of guessing here... I believe SN kills via methemoglobinemia- as you said. In the intestine, it transforms the red blood cells so they become less efficient in releasing oxygen to tissues and major organs. A kind of chemical suffocation.

I imagine that this process is independant of the lungs and how much oxygen you breathe in. That said, I know that feeling breathless is one of the symptoms of SN poisoning. (One thing that does really frighten me...) I do wonder if- having deminished capacity to breath in the first place might make this symptom feel worse. I'm not sure though. Perhaps it would actually have the reverse affect and make someone pass out quicker. Although I believe fainting is more due to low blood pressure- I think the SN also affects our veins.

I'm actually considering buying a small cylinder of oxygen (you can get them on Amazon) in the hopes it might make this particular symptom more bearable- I know I tend to panic when I feel like I can't breathe...

Like I say- I don't really KNOW any of this stuff for sure- it's just what seems the most likely.