I have Copd 2 could any body tell me how bad that is

[benji316]

Copd

[flowers89]

Hi i was diagnosed with mild copd last year after being a bit breathless was put on 2 puffs of symbicort one in morning and one at night havent got any more symptoms and dont think i got any worst,x

[benji316 in reply to flowers89]

Thanks, for that, Copd is a pain, my biggest problem is my weight, since I stopped smoking 3 years ago and now stopped drinking, I eat to many crisps and biscuits

[FarmerD in reply to benji316]

Why don,t you stop eating crisps and biscuits?

[benji316 in reply to FarmerD]

Trying

[Hidden]

Hi I could be wrong but think that means your lung function is between 50 and 70%. I am 66% and am copd 2 ie moderate. I am sure someone will be alone in a minutes who knows for sure or who can put a link in. x

[benji316 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for getting back, do you do much in the way of keep fit

[Hidden]

Simple answer - no. I know I should and I do take my sisters dog out every day but most times only to the park across the road. Have you done a PR (Pulmunory Rehab) group yet? You can be referred by your doctor or nurse and they teach good exercises for lung problems. It's worth doing. x

[benji316 in reply to Hidden]

Yes I have was very good, I now go to a keep fit class every Tuesday for people with both lung and heart problems, it a charity and I pay a yearly sum,

[Nanaeal]

Hi I just saw you post. I was diagnosed 2 years ago. Not good to begin with. I do have two other heart conditions, so it took some time for the docs to get me sort. I get lots of chest infections but I do lead a fairly normal life go on holiday, visit friends & family do some house work cooking & baking.

One of the thinks that really helps is following this community. There's a wealth of knowledge, good humour, friendship & support. There's also the help line

Ues exercise is good as well as the suggestions already made you could try breath easy. Singing & playing a wind instrument are also suggested

Best wishes keep smiling Nan

[benji316 in reply to Nanaeal]

Thanks Nan, I always try to keep smiling theirs a lot of people worse than me, I still eo a little job for 4 hours a day,

[Nanaeal in reply to benji316]

Great

I am retired bit I have 5 grandchildren. They don't let me slack ☺☺☺☺☺

[benji316 in reply to Nanaeal]

Had good section at keep fit did an hour circuit training, tired but feel good

[Nanaeal in reply to benji316]

Well done. Hope you enjoyed it. I battle with my weight to try setting targets if it's just crisps & biscutes cit down it gets easier as you reach each goal. Good luck have a good day Nan

[benji316 in reply to Nanaeal]

I always feel better after keep fit, and it's good because the rest of the group make it also. I want to start going for walks again in a small wood near to wear I live in Milton Keynes, I used to take my dog their

[FarmerD]

I have stage 4/5 emphysema depending on which hospital I,m at,very severe Fev1 19%.You should do as much exercise as you can,eat as healthy as you can and Don,t smoke.Crisps are particularly bad for your health,try nuts instead.D.

[benji316 in reply to FarmerD]

Thanks, ive not smoked since Christmas Eve 2011 the day I was admitted to hospital, only drink on very special occasions, my biggest problem is my diet, and crisps