Doctors

[bryan45735]

Hi, so doctors went ok still not on inhalers and according to him and 2 other doctors I may never need one, my fev1/fvc 2 years ago was 68% which is 2% below normal so he said I just meet that criteria I said for someone my age and height when I took the breathing test 2 years ago it should of been 76% so I said that 8% he wasn't all that concerned he just said your only 2 % from normal im still trying to get my head round that, He said I gave up smoking at the right time age 44 I'm now nearly 47 I said there is slight damage there but like he said you gave up at right time you will be fine, he is not concerned IT will not get any worse so again a doctor is telling me im focused on my breathing which in all fairness I am but I'm also trying to get all help im 8 sessions into dysfunctional breathing training and my physio sais its more dysfunctional breathing, im still waiting on phcoligist help, but I've told all these professionals that ive felt like this since I gave up smoking, feeling are it feels like I'm trying to breath normal but can't its like I'm falsing my self to breath it not really out of breath maybe it's because im over sensitive to it, but doctor are not really concerned x

[sassy59]

Hope you’re dysfunctional breathing training does help and allows you not to function too much on your breathing. However, you do know your body so if you’re concerned about your breathing in the future do go back to your GP and maybe get referred to a respiratory consultant. Wishing you well Bryan. Xx

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

I hope your physio helps with your breathing, and I'm pleased you don't need any inhalers. You have a lovely day and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx

[peege]

Hi Bryan, one of the things I learnt during studies (to be a counsellor) years ago was that the stuff in cigarettes numbs feelings for a certain time whilst smoking. That of course includes anxious feelings & anxiety. This could be the reason your breathing changes kicked in after you'd quit. Cigarettes contain so many destructive toxins it's a wonder a body can tolerate them for years & why withdrawal is so tough for them & why so many people feel worse after they've quit. Anyway, it's just a thought and I really hope you can hang on in there with the breath training until you get to see a psychologist. What you're doing in concentrating on getting healthy lungs is brilliant you know. Thinking of you. Peege

[bryan45735 in reply to peege]

That's interesting you say that, as my doctor said yesterday that when you quit you your lungs start to try and work properly, and that people always say to him I feel crap since I gave up I was also told simular to what you have said that one of the chemicals in a cigarette is some sort of broncodialter that relaxes your lungs that's why alot of people are not diagnosed untill a later stage but he did say to me yesterday I gave up at the right time before it's too late with significant damage he said I may I may not need an inhaler, but how I feel isant a breathless as such but trying to breath properly if that makes sence it's more a thought process and learning x

[slram]

What can we do to improve our breathing? Thanks!

[bryan45735 in reply to slram]

Everybody is different what works for one may not for others you may benefit from pursed lip breathing

[slram]

What is that Bryan45735? Thanks!!