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