I went to see the respiratory consultant yesterday afternoon and I am pleased with the outcome. As I am so stable and haven't had an infection since last October he has discharged me unless my fantastic GP decides he needs to see me. Not bad for a 74 yr old with severe stage 4 COPD.
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I have salbutamol, spireva and symbicort inhaler. Furosemide, omeprazole, phyllocontiin, spironolactone, and prednisolone tablets. Also I am on oxygen 14/24.
Your post and others like yours are the reason why I joined this site. I am a 53 y/o woman recently diagnosed with Stage 3 Emphysema. Based on the internet, I thought I had a very little chance of being around in 5 years. I too am pretty fit, quit smoking a short while ago and thought I was doing better. The diagnosis hit me like a ton of bricks. Reading your post gives me so much hope. I thank you sincerely for sharing and I'm absolutely thrilled for you.
I just thought I would add that I was diagnosed twenty years ago when I was about your age and I worked until I was 67 in what wasn't a really sedentary job. I only retired then because the firm I worked was making people redundant. Keep smiling
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