spirometry test results....

[Jastini]

Hi. First time user of this forum.

Very much looking for advice.

I had Asthma as a kid. Smoked cigarettes as a teen and Until my mid 20s. 25 years

Old now. I did quit for good 3 months ago. (Regret every cigaret)

I just got a bad spirometry result. 71%- 65% without inhaler.

I haven’t treated my asthma very well the last couple of years. So my question is. Do u think I can improve my spirometry results by exercise, quit smoking, and control my asthma?

I’ve been kind of depressed since the results.

Also peakflow is decent - 600

Br

An astmathic in need

[Jastini]

Also. FEV1 3.64 / FVC5.09

[Elspe]

Definitely keep away from the cigarettes. Been there, done that. It irritates all the inside of your lungs, even though it can feel as if it helps in the short term, it really doesn't. Well done for stopping!

Exercise is great, if you can do it, even if only a short walk to the end of the street!

[strongmouse]

Sometimes it takes time for our bodies to recover from poor health decisions. We can be very impatient, but it seems that you know some of the answers and it is a matter of sticking to it as far as you can.

Cigarette smoke, like high pollution, causes inflammation and lung damage. Our bodies have a remarkable ability to recover and heal but we have to work with them and sometimes we are impatient to see results. Stick with it. Quitting smoking is hard and you have done well. Asthma UK has information about Step Up and Step Down management plan for asthma. You are still young. If you have been smoking for several years then realise that it takes time for your body to heal. Some improvements may be 'invisible'. That doesn't mean that your body isn't benefiting from your determination to make a change. It is. Well done and stick with the exercise as far as you are able to. Don't set your expectations too high, but be realistic about it.

[Hidden]

Having a peak flow of 600 is pretty decent, with a bit of exercise I think you will be fine.