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[|Human|] I have had asthma all my life and like a dummy I started smoking at the age of 19.  I am now 55.  It has been an on and off battle for many years.  5 years ago, I developed COPD.  Every year the flare ups have gotten worse.  This time around the antibiotics and prednisone seem to be making me worse.  Cramps, no energy, still coughing, and big time shortness of breath when I walk around. Should I go to the hospital?
[|AI|]  Hello, Welcome and thanks for your query. You seem to be having COPD and this is the cause of your breathlessness. Unless you stop smoking it is going to get worse, and you will be required to be on home oxygen therapy and other treatments. For COPD, Geotropism bromide (Spirit) is better option than steroids and beta-agonist in my opinion. It may be better for you to go to the hospital now and get yourself stabilized, and then you can continue treatment with a healthy lifestyle and medicines advised. Take Care