Chi2

[Chi2]

I am new to this, I was only diagnosed with COPD about two weeks ago. I am looking forward to

sharing symptoms and learning more about the problem.

Many thanks.

[Hidden]

Hi nice to meet you and welcome to the site. It is a hell of a shock to be diagnosed with a lung disease but you do come to terms with it and learn to cope. There is a wealth of information and knowledge on this site so stick with us.

If you are in the UK you can ring BLF (number under the red balloon) and they will send you out loads of bumph. They also have respiratory nurses there if you have any questions and a benefits advisor as well.

Please do not google indiscriminately as you will scare yourself silly, stick to recognised sites like this one and the NHS site.

The other thing is to make sure you take your prescribed meds and learn to take your lungs seriously and deal with any exacerbations promptly to avoid further lung damage. The golden rule is if you are unsure there is a problem, seek medical assistance - better to be safe than sorry. x

[Chi2 in reply to Hidden]

Many thanks fir your information. I was worried as I have other problems to cope with and this is yet another incurable one but plod on and keep taken the pills.

[Jolyn]

I agree with everything Cough just said. Welcome to the site Chi2, you will meet some lovely friends here. x

[hufferpuffer]

Welcome to the HU site, there's lots of posts to read, some with great advice on what is troubling you etc; some off topic.... humour to keep us smiling

Its good to know that you're not alone, we all know how it fees to be told you have c.o.p.d., you are right to arm yourself with information on staying as well as possible!

All the Best huff xxx

[sassy59]

Welcome Chi2, you have come to the right place for lots of help and advice. Hope you enjoy posting and reading posts and do stay as well as you can. Take care xxxx

[camping-girl]

Hello Chi2, I'm new too and these guys and this site have helped me so much as I need to know everything lol . Needing to get meds right is my first priority, then I gather myself together & do the rest! It is very scary being diagnosed, my experience was "oh, you have copd, here's an inhaler" I'm still learning how to navigate the site & to read posts etc.

Take care,

Kay

[Hidden]

Greetings & welcome to our group.There's lots of nice folk to talk to and share problems with.

[FarmerD]

Welcome Chi2,you will find this site very helpful.First thing to do ,if you smoke , STOP,as soon as you can,next get as much exercise as you can and eat as well as you can.Those are the basics,anything else just ask and one of us will find an answer for you,try not to worry.I have very severe emphysema Fev1 20% but still have a good life.Good luck.D.

[etch45]

Welcome to the most careing supportive and wonderful site.

A super bunch of people. 😃 xx