New COPD diagnosis

[Catfinger77]

I'm 68, just diagnosed with COPD at 46% FEV1. I quit smoking 20 years ago, but if I hadn't I would probably be typing this from beyond the grave by now. I don't use oxygen supplements yet, but probably will at some point and will use them when I need to because it will extend my life and time with my family.

[sassy59]

Welcome Catfinger, nice photo. I am carer for hubby Pete who has sarcoidosis, COPD (bronchitis) and back problems. He is not on oxygen and is doing well on the whole. Gave up smoking 26 years ago. Xxxxx

[Catfinger77 in reply to sassy59]

Thanks for your reply, Sassy. Glad your hubby is doing well.

[Hidden]

Welcome to the forum catfinger, you look good enough for another 20 years at the very least.

[Catfinger77 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, fellow Don! As do you. That might be the cutest dog I've seen for a while!

[Toci]

Hello and a warm welcome to you. You have a great outlook. x

[Pam1952]

Hello, and a very warm welcome to the group. Nice to meet you, and I look forward to hearing more from you soon. Take care. Pam XXX

[Catfinger77 in reply to Pam1952]

Thanks, Pam!

[casper99]

Hi Catfinger and welcome to the forum. xx

[Catfinger77 in reply to casper99]

Thanks, Casper.

[mrsmummy]

Hello and welcome to the forum.

[Catfinger77 in reply to mrsmummy]

Thanks, Mrsmummy!

[Carnival567]

Welcom

[Catfinger77]

Thanks, Carnival!

[Dedalus]

Lovely photo - welcome Catfinger77 x

[Catfinger77 in reply to Dedalus]

Thanks, Dedalus!

[poppylachat]

Hi and welcome to the forum I only joined recently only diagnosed in March with mild COPD they are a lovely bunch of people on here best wishes Wendy

[Catfinger77 in reply to poppylachat]

Thanks, Poppylachat!