Went for my annual spirometry test yesterday after being diagnosed May 2012 with moderate C.O.P.D. with lung function of 53%.yesterdays result = 60% lung function.An improvement that my doctor described as "fantastic".this improvement was achieved by me packing in smoking 60 cigs per day & exercising 4-5 times per week I.E. walking on treadmill & swimming.So some of us can improve our situation.I certainly feel a lot better than i did 12 months ago.Take care all best wishes x
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That is great news, really fantastic. I'm due my second spirometry in June/July and I really hope I get the same sort of result. When I went last year it was 55%, I had already given up smoking, but not for that long and I have since joined the gym doing cardio about 3 or 4 times per week.
Great News! You will feel better just knowing that all the effort is worth it. The better weather coming will make you feel better also. Continue to feel good.
My word ! never expected such a response to my blog ! Thank you all for words of congratulation.Nice to know others care.What a wonderful bunch you all are xx
My wish is that others ( those that are able to do so of course ) realise that we can feel a little better by doing a little exercise & saying bye bye to the dreaded weed.If i can pack in smoking,believe me anyone can.Best wishes
Just read your blog, I'm a bit late sorry but what great news, there is hope out there then, well done, you must be so pleased, I recently started PR and I do feel so much better after only 3 weeks, I do some of the exercises at home as well, I have met some great people too, I am thinking of joining a gym too, you have made my mind up for me, good luck for the future.
That's some achievement pedantic, I am quite anxious as my next Spiro is in 2 weeks and although I have done all the right things I am not too hopeful. And I don't, know why.
But pleased for you as it gives me hope. Take care Adrian
Brilliant result for all your effort, now you know your hard work is paying off. Makes it worth the changes you made. Good news really happy for you.
fab :)))
Hi I hope you don't mind me reaching out but recently diagnosed and wonder did you give up working I start a new job soon and wondered what you ended up doing
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