Advise

[Lesleyb1966]

Hi everyone I have been told I have the onset of Emphysema This was 4 weeks ago I quit smoking immediately and puff occasionally on an e cigarette I'm not due to see the consultant again until 21st September but I feel like occasionally I struggle to get my breath Is this normal. I'm 49 and really panicking Thanks

[aberdeenman]

Hi have you not been given any inhalers or anything.

Tam

[Lesleyb1966 in reply to aberdeenman]

Hi no nothing I was told it all in a phone conversation So as you can imagine I'm petrified at the minute

[aberdeenman in reply to Lesleyb1966]

You should go see your gp, explain about your breathing. They will be able start you on inhalers. Then see what your consultant says.

[Lesleyb1966 in reply to aberdeenman]

Thank you

[Hidden]

Please try not to panic you have started in the right direction by stopping smoking. Youcan learn some breathing exercises that will help. When you get inhalers make sure you are shown how to use them properly. Once you come to terms with your condition you can concentrate on how to improve things by eating well, exercise, and making sure you have some social life. Wishing you well Joyce.

[Lesleyb1966 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Joyce

[Hidden]

Hi, has your GP not prescribed preventers or relievers for you? 🌺

[Lesleyb1966 in reply to Hidden]

No nothing I was sent to see a consultant after having this cough for several months He told me I had pneumonia and sent me for a CT scan where this was diagnosed I don't go to see my consultant again until September.

[Azure_Sky]

When you get your inhalers, to prevent oral thrush eat a small pot of live yoghurt a day.

If you really can't stand live yoghurt, pineapple works too.