Moderate emphysema

[Nicholatracy]

HI. I have moderate emohysema, diagnosed two years ago. Quit smoking 13 years ago. Exercising five times a week on stationary bike for at least 35 minutes. fev1 was 57 two weeks ago so bummed me out for a while. Have ups and downs with anxiety but more ups. This is a wonderful site, thank you

[Pam1952]

Good morning, and welcome.

I too have emphysema, but one thing that I have realised since joining this wonderful site is that numbers don't mean very much......so don't worry about the 57, it's more about how you feel and what you're able to do.

I'm 64, fev1 47, I work full time, am physically active and enjoying life. I'm currently on a pulmonary rehabilitation course and finding it very beneficial. The little breathlessness I did have has now gone, so I guess that the saying "use it or lose it " is pretty accurate.

I look forward to hearing more from you soon and would like to wish you a very happy and peaceful 2017.

Pam XXX

[Nicholatracy in reply to Pam1952]

Pam. You are an inspiration. Happy new year

[Pam1952 in reply to Nicholatracy]

A very happy New Year to you too Nicola. Have a good one. Pam XXX

[sassy59]

Great reply from Pam so l just want to say welcome to you and enjoy HU. Xxxxx

[Jaynair]

Hello and welcome x

[diesel12]

Hi, make yourself at home, there some great people (and advice) on here.

Happy New Year x

[O2Trees]

Hi Nichola, good to meet you. Well done on quitting the cigs so early. You're doing everything just right so don't be anxious - just live your life and enjoy it. We're all here for you if you need us. Happy new year to you

[Nanny1086]

Hi ,welcome to the best website for our health and advise from people who are or have been through the same thing at one time or another ,

I'm aged 70 and have been exercising regularly twice a week for the last 7/9 years (expcept when illness prevents it ) which is what happened on and off through this last year ,one illness or another preventing me from my exercises,,,,and in September this year my all time low of fev was 63 ,and the consultant wasn't happy ,,,I told him I could improve that level now well and healthy (as one can be with COPD ) he gave 3 months and so I started exercising 4/5 times a week at the gym I've attended since 2008 ,and on December 22nd I saw consultant again and had lung function tests ,,,,which he was shocked to see I'd improved to 76 fev ,,, some exercise is the key to my good health ,I think it's important to keep moving ,,, the old saying use it or lose it comes to mind ,best wishes for a healthy and happy new year ,

[rubyred777 in reply to Nanny1086]

Hi Nanny1086 , That's wonderful! How inspirational for everyone..😁😁 What a great way to start the new year. I truly believe, as you say,use it or lose it. Not getting proper exercise, your lungs get stiff. Like your muscles, they need to be worked. I'm happy for you. Happy New Year...Ruby🌹

[Dedalus]

Hello and welcome Nicholatracy

[Nicholatracy]

Thank you for such a warm welcome. Happy and healthy 2017 to everyone

[rubyred777]

Welcome to the site, Nicholatracy . You have come to the right place for answers to your questions, friends, and just about everything! We're one big family here. A very caring bunch of people. You will be amazed how much you will learn. Also it helps a lot to read the old posts.You sound like you are already doing the best things for yourself. Hope to see more of you...Happy New year to you..Ruby🌹

[Nicholatracy]

Many thanks to everyone