i av emphysema snce the last 3 rs,someone told me it is terminal is this true?

[son38]

[Jo_BLFHelpline British Lung Foundation]

Hi son38

Welcome to the forum.

COPD is not considered to be a terminal condition - it is though a chronic condition - this means it is long term, it is also a slowly progressive condition which can get worse over time.

Terminal usually means a disease or illness is at an advanaced stage, in relation to welfare benefits it usually means a person could be expected to pass away within 6 months.

You can see further information on COPD by clicking on the link below:

blf.org.uk/Conditions/Detai...

We also have an excellent COPD pack we can send out to you - give us a call on 03000 030 555 and we can send this out to you - we can also offer advice, information and support on this number.

You can also e mail us at [e-mail]

Cheers

Jo

[louloublue in reply to Jo_BLFHelpline]

Hi Jo....... may i also call up and have a copd pack sent out to me... please?

[son38 in reply to Jo_BLFHelpline]

Thanks for the replys x

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Some people live for a very long time with emphysema, but it can shorten a person's life, as can many things though.

Take care, I hope your COPD is mild.

koala

[phillips1]

Son38

Some users of this site have had emphysema for 20 or more years and they are inpretty good nick. I myself was diagnosed 11 years ago so I wouldn't start to panic yet if I were you.

Bobby

[Gordon57]

Life itself is terminal... How long you've got is very much up to you, look after yourself and you'll last longer.

[Fantasy3]

Well said Gordon57

I was diagnosed 3 years ago with severe emphysema.and I am now on a battle to get myself fitter.as I felt I was getting progressively worse through not doing much excercise

I do 15- 20 miles per day on my excercise bike now.and I am beginning to feel the benefits.

Don't let it get you down

Take care.

X

[terrzy in reply to Fantasy3]

u cant be that ill

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My dad also suffered from it he survived for 29 years with it and died as a result of heart failure. He made sure he kept himself active with his allotment and travelled which helped a lot. He also gave up smoking straight away, and ate healthily too Take care Julie x x

[Lynne1955]

Hello son38. Good advice from everyone. In short:

1. No smoking

2. Exercise

3. Healthy eating and healthy weight.

4. Avoid getting infections as much as possible.

These will make a huge difference to the progression of it.

Lynne xx

[angela12345]

What positive replies x This has cheered me up

[brooksju]

Ask your GP about going on a PR course as well, I found it to be very beneficial to my breathing with the exercises, they also have talks on how to manage COPD and medications, exellent advice,keep well.

Best wishes Ju

[southend]

i was diagnosed with mild copd 2 months ago my doctor told me never have another cig and and your lungs will decline with age like people without copd and i could live for many many years

excercise eat well thats what im going for good luck

[undine]

I too had only recently been diagnosed and had also heard the 'terminal' bit so was delighted to hear all the lovely reassuring comments here - thank you.