Hi all new on here so forgive me if I ask questions already asked. I am amle 51 diagnosed COPD 2 years ago have a number of questions

[Derbyram21]

How do I get my spiromertery redaings ? Nurse did initial and only tests and told me COPD not asthma. Not been told what stage I am at but I am presuming mild although had a few frequent flare ups since October 2017. Went to Drs on Fri 23/03/18 and he gave me astronger Fostair Inhalor.Feeling a bit rubbish today. Finally should I ned to see a specialsit or is it ok just to keep with GP?

Thanks

Hope everyone is having good a day as possible

[wheezyof]

Next time you see your doctor or the nurse ask for a copy of your results and ask them to explain them. If you need a consultant your gp should refer you. However if you feel you are not getting the help you need phone the BLF helpline. x

[Derbyram21 in reply to wheezyof]

Thanks for the reply. I will do that it just always seems rushed when I go but will ask and hopefully see where I am at , Onve again thankyou.

[Carnival567]

You could try to make a double appointment with the gp so that you have more time to discuss your issues. Make a list of questions to ask.

[Derbyram21 in reply to Carnival567]

Many thanks for this I am going for a ECG at surgery onWeds just spoke to my wife who thinks we should ask there and if not book a double appointment didn't think you could lol 😎 thanks again

[Derbyram21]

ECG normal gave me spirometry reading steroids antibiotics because I am wheezing back next week for check up on this and meds review just thought I would update 😁hope everyone is having a good day