Spirometry

[Daza70]

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with mild copd three months ago now as I had a routine chest x ray, had a spirometry test and had the results back today, doctor says test show no signs of any breathing obstruction. Was fine. So am very confused???

[gill1962]

hi daza70 thats great news isent it??

[Daza70 in reply to gill1962]

Thank u gill, I'm very pleased, as long as I stay away from the ciggys then I will arrest the small amount of damaged caused and hopefully live a healthy life.

[JabbatheHut]

Very happy a warning to stay clear of smoking have a long and happy life daza70

[Daza70 in reply to JabbatheHut]

Why thank u very kindly. May you also be blessed with a happy, and healthy life to

[katieoxo60]

That sounds brilliant news, you have stopped smoking in time but it is confusing. If you feel well than it must be good, good luck

[Riverbank]

congratulations

Keep away from the cigs.

[Greg_James]

That is good news for you Daza, but your Doctor really should have at least given you the test results.

It is not sufficient for them to simply say - "Yep, all ok, now toddle off.

You should have been told what your FEV1/FVC results were, and what your FEV1 result was. From that information you can come to your own understanding of where you are at. You are not a child and should not be treated as one.

If you haven't been given this information then [only if you want to know it of course] you should ask for it and insist on being given it.

Cheers

Greg

Melbourne, OZ

[kirsty72 in reply to Greg_James]

Hi there,

I've been diagnosed with Bronchiectasis, and had a Spirometry. I never had the results back from that, but noticed on the medical records of what my FEV is. Can you tell me what FEV means and what it should be please.

Many thanks

Kirsty

[Offcut]

Great news! Keep off them cigs biggest cause of COPD worth a look:

youtube.com/watch?v=eNjHPWm...(Not working as expected?)

[onamission]

congratulations Daza70 that is fantastic news

[Daza70 in reply to onamission]

Thank u

[jemash]

Good news for you then : ) shame we won't be seeing a lot of you! ; )

[Daza70 in reply to jemash]

Very good news yes, I will prob stay on here as there seems to be some lovely folk on here to be honest.

[helingmic]

I bet , daz, your body is confused too! But don't go back to smoking, you have extended your life no end!

[Daza70 in reply to helingmic]

I certainly won't ever smoke again, although it's very hard to remain a non smoker after smoking for so many years, this has taught me a very valuable lesson on just how precious health is

[Hidden in reply to Daza70]

Daza70 Good News . But get your test results. How long where you smoking? I live in South Africa and was diagnosed with COPD. I am battling with smoking. Can anyone help?