new on here cpoder

Hi I was diagnosed moderate cold 2018 after cheat infection in 2020 severe cold fev 42% and in 2024 fev 40% on trimbow inhaler and sabatol do not have bad symptoms can still do everything bar working took early retirement. Do find things harder to do through.i thought with fev of 40%. Would really be struggling for breath.

[Alberta56]

Welcome to the forum. I hope you've had the usual advice about healthy eating, exercise, joining a pulmonary rehab class if possible and learning breathing techniques. We can't give you medical advice but we can certainly speak from our own collective experience on anything you can do to keep as healthy as possible. Glad you can still do everything. Keep it up- with sensible living and a bit of luck COPD gets worse very slowly.

[Hidden in reply to Alberta56]

thanks for reply I have had usual advice and referral for rehab hope you are getting along ok

[Izb1]

Hi Legomann and welcome to the site. Great that you are not struggling for breath and hopefully enjoying retirement x

[Hidden in reply to Izb1]

Hi 1zb1 thanks retirement good more time to see family not a fan of warm or hot weather just feel wasted . Be good to hear about people’s progression of cold over time.

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[leo60]

Hello! Welcome to you! This site is really good for information, support and a few giggles!

Great you can still do most things, by doing all the things mentioned above you still will be able to for years! Don't feel your time is wasted, it means you have time to look after yourself, health wise and mentally 😊 Enjoy it!

Keep in touch with us all, Laurie xx

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thats reassuring to hear

[katieoxo60]

Hi there welcome to the site, good to hear you have been well advised. my experience says COPD is slowly progressive if you take care and try to avoid bugs etc. Mine is still similar to 15 years ago when first diagnosed but do have a very low lung volume and the cough can be a drag. Of course there is a limit to how much effort you can give when the lungs are bad so just go at your own pace and enjoy life best you can , a hand fan is an essential for easy breathing in my opinion. Hope to chat another time . Take care

[Hidden in reply to katieoxo60]

That’s good to hear and yes I’ve found I need to go about life at my own pace hope you stay at same level going forward. Only positive reply’s so far very reassuring

[watergazer]

Hi and welcome to the forum. Xx

[Hidden in reply to watergazer]

Hi hope you are doing ok.

[Yoga2011]

I was told yesterday I have severe COPD as my lung function is only 40%! I also have emphysema. I’m rarely breathless and can walk miles but not fast. Consultant said I had mild symptoms and to exercise and don’t put on weight or get too thin, so I can still eat chocolate lol. This forum is very helpful and you’ll find everything on here. Enjoy retirement

[Hidden in reply to Yoga2011]

hi that’s good to hear I do get breathless and fatigued but still do everything I need to do inhaler I have helps just go at pace that suits.

[Yoga2011 in reply to Hidden]

I’ve got a treadmill I use daily and am gradually building up my time on it, now on 15 minutes each time and I’m trying lung breathing exercises to help strengthen my lungs. If I ever feel breathless I just stop and do recovery breathing

[Nula2]

Hi🙋‍♀️ and welcome to this friendly and supportive site. I can't help with your question as I have Bronchiectasis and other lung and non lung conditions but not COPD. Just wanted to say hello and reassure you others will come along with very helpful advice (as they already have) 🙂xxx