I have COPD. I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY MEDS LIKE I SHOULD. I HAVE HAD THIS FOR 7 YEARS. I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL A MONTH AGO WITH A LESION ON MY LUNG, THAT HAD A CAVITY IN IT. THE LAST CAT SCAN SHOWED THAT THE LESION AND CAVITY WAS GONE, BUT MY LUNG IS FULL OF INFECTION. THE LAST 3 DAYS OR SO MY EQUILIBRIUM HAS BEEN VERY BAD. I CANT REMEMBER THINGS THAT JUST HAPPENED, SUCH AS HAD I TAKEN MY MEDS. MY ANKLES HAVEBEEN VERY SWOLLEN ALSO. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I NEED TO GO TO THE ER OR NOT.
Hello! Your COPD seems to be progressing badly and looks like it has caused pulmonary hypertension (increase in pressure in the blood vessels related to lungs) which intern has put strain on your heart and made it weak.  You need to restrict your fluid and salt intake and take medications to carefully remove the excess fluid in your body. You definitely have to consult a physician in person for a full check up and adjustments of your medications.