Phew .... another year, another test

[out-for-lunch]

Had my annual lung function test yesterday ..... the results are pretty much the same as two years ago and slightly better than last year, when, with hindsight, I now know I had had an infection brewing.

I didn't do quite as well in the 6-minute walk test, but the nurse thought that may well have been due to it being an uncomfortably hot day. I guess the sneezing fit (hay fever) half-way through didn't help!!

I'm a never really smoked Alpha1 with FEV1 of 27.7%, so keeping my lung-function static over such a long period is especially pleasing. I must be doing something right.

[Parvati]

Glad to hear you had a pleasing result - and long may it continue!

[Hidden]

Thats really promising to have your results the same as two years ago...Keep doing what your doing, whatever it is its working ..Take care Laura x

[Hidden]

Well done ! It's very encouraging that there's been no deterioration for two years. I was due PFTs on Monday and was dreading the results but I wasn't well enough to do them. Sone clouds definitely have a silver lining

[Batbara]

Don't know what your doing, but whatever it is keep it up. Good luck!

[TheAuthor]

Congratulations, you should be quite happy with that.

Take care

Ken

[notlocal]

Nice one S, wish I could keep it that stable but after this major infection I've had (and which I can still feel lurking) I have a bad feeling about my next tests (September). On the plus side I now have a blue badge and so can cross the bridge free and come have a pint with you! September, after my stint at Southampton..

[out-for-lunch in reply to notlocal]

sorry to hear about the infection ..... I had a couple of nasties over the winter which really set me back. Like you, I was expecting bad news, but thankfully it seems no noticeable permanent damage - bit scary though. It does drum it home a bit to make sure you know the early symptoms & get on the emergency meds quickly.

Good news about the blue badge ..... it'll make life so much easier ...... & of course the bridge.

We may be away in the motorhome in September ....... I'm finding August in France a bit too hot & dusty so thought we might see how we get on out there in September.

No firm plans made yet ..... but a drink, hell yes.

Here's a thought to chew on .... October 19th - it's the Hoggin the Bridge day ..... could be fun - some amazing hogs to be seen & a really nice atmosphere.

hogginthebridge.co.uk/

[SusanneH]

Hi thats good news i am also an Alpha1 my last spirometry showed me to be FEV1 of about 29% its beem around this for the last 3 years lets hope we can keep it at that.