I was diagnosed with mild COPD in early January 2025. Yes, I have read as much as possible to learn as much as possible about this condition. As a result, I am becoming aware that it seems to be presenting itself in different ways, for me at least.
Following diagnosis my GP prescribed me Easyhaler with Sabutomol and recommend increasing my exercise ..... meanwhile she has referred me for Pulmonary Rehab - but thats just a case of shuffling along a lengthy queue, she also suggested I join a local Pulmoary Exercise Group - which I've done but they are really just static exercises. I try and walk daily and manage to do so 3 to 6 days a week and can manage between a mile and 1.5 miles. I seem to be doing all that I can to help myself at this stage. I plot my walking activities on my Strava App so I can monitor my progress.
So, I'm now coming up to nearly 3 months and I'm wondering if COPD can present itself in/with some people a mental aspect to the condition ? I ask because I feel that some of my mental energy is being diminished or sapped ..... yeah I know I'm 80, but most who meet me put me some 15 years younger and my OH too. That's the way we both are. Just wondering if this might be a side effect of Easyhaler with Sabutomol ?
I look forward to any comments/thoughts anyone may have. Thanks.
John.