Went to my annual COPD check today for usual blowing and puffing etc. Nurse said my reading were quite a bit better than last time! Oxygen level 92 pc (which nurse said was bit low but I was pleased with).
I am not really in the COPD range at the moment and just have asthma - WOW.
She was changed my diagnosis from 'mild COPD' to 'very very mild COPD',
She reckoned that most of my problem was badly controlled asthma. Now I am on Symbicort and Spiriva as well its obviously having an effect.
She also said eating more healthly and dog walking was paying rewards!
Get off this forum now!!! Hahaha! No, please don't leave - it's great to hear you are doing so well but it's still good to have other people's input and add a bit of humour for us all. Well done Bev. Libby x
Very good news, and in time for Christmas, so have a happy and improved health Christmas and New Year.
I have just had the letter from the hospital,I did not expect it so soon as I only went on monday, and it shows FEV1 at 0.8 and VC at 1.8. I know you all understand this but I do not. Seeing my own Doctor on tuesday but can someone put me out of my misery and tell me if thats good, bad or reasonable? He has prescribed Carbocisteine 375mg twice a day and then move up to 750mg, has anyone else an opinion on this drug? I have researched it and it may have contraindications for my skin so would appreciate any experience you may have. Just gathering so when I do see the Doctor will have a bit more understanding.
Sorry, just noticed this. I cannot translate your readings as I only work with FEV1 percentages. Doc should tell all though. As to Carbocisteine I take two tablets, three times a day when I am coughing and maintain on 1 tablet, three times a day otherwise. I have not experienced any ill effects but it can cause a skin rash in some people.
Great news! Ditto all the comments that you are not allowed to leave. xx
great news, well done with dog walking too your a star xxx
Aww I don''t deserve all these great comments! Never been a star in my life... maybe its time I tried harder Am pretty drunk now and I told a member of my family to .... off. Oh dear. Will be on my own christmas but will be down pub so who cares anyway.
I do love you all - oh .... getting mushy now. Stop it woman....
So pleased for you hypercat what wonderful test results and a loverly early christmas present. I think you and the dog should go for a special walk on boxing day with a stop via the pub for a celebration drink for you and some pork scatchings for the dog. take care.BBx
Thanks Aunty Mary, I will see what I can find out tomorrow.
lovely and just in time for christmas
Thanks for all your replies everyone. I am so pleased with the results. A friend of mine was not supportive so I told her that fortunately I go on a great support forum and they give me all the support I need! That shut her up...
Haven't been on for few days - managed to mess up my internet and its doing my head in.
Bev xx
Thanks for all your replies everyone. I am so pleased with the results. A friend of mine was not supportive so I told her that fortunately I go on a great support forum and they give me all the support I need! That shut her up...
Haven't been on for few days - managed to mess up my internet and its doing my head in.
Bev xx
Thanks for all your replies everyone. I am so pleased with the results. A friend of mine was not supportive so I told her that fortunately I go on a great support forum and they give me all the support I need! That shut her up...
Haven't been on for few days - managed to mess up my internet and its doing my head in.
Bev xx
Thanks for all your replies everyone. I am so pleased with the results. A friend of mine was not supportive so I told her that fortunately I go on a great support forum and they give me all the support I need! That shut her up...
Haven't been on for few days - managed to mess up my internet and its doing my head in.
Bev xx
Thanks for all your replies everyone. I am so pleased with the results. A friend of mine was not supportive so I told her that fortunately I go on a great support forum and they give me all the support I need! That shut her up...
Haven't been on for few days - managed to mess up my internet and its doing my head in.
Bev xx
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Fev1 results improved!!
A bit concerned about diagnosis. 
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