Does having copd mean i will end up with emphysema? 😳
Just a question??: Does having copd... - Lung Conditions C...
Just a question??
Hi
COPD is a umbrella term for emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Ask your GP for a decisive diagnosis.
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Sad to say, you probably already have emphysema: it's the old name for COPD. Just remember -- it isn't a death sentence!
Catnip
Oh no 😫 hate that word!! It makes it sound so much worst..... Just have to pull myself together and deal with it like a big girl lol... Thanks catnip
Emyphysema is due to smoking. I have stage 4. I travel and do lots of things. Dont give in to it. If you get breathless stop and rest. Im 68 this year and stopped smoking 3 years ago.
Hi Gina. The BLF have lots of info on their website. blf.org.uk/support-for-you/...
They also have a helpline you can call on 03000 030555 for more help and advice too 😊
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I always thought that if you have COPD you have Emphasemia to but i was recently told that this is not the case you can have COPD without the Emphasemia ?Whether its true i dont know but i was told by a expert on lungs x
COPD is the term used for emphysema or chronic bronchitis, some people have a bit of both some just one or the other. However I was told by NHS medical staff recently that its just being referred to as COPD now, personally I don't agree because chronic bronchitis and emphysema is different lung damage but I guess because some people have a bit of both and the symptoms can be very similar* the treatment therefore is similar, so just referring to both as COPD not specifically one or the other.
* (although with emphysema generally I believe there is less mucus production than there is with Chronic Bronchitis) With Bronchiectasis there is also a lot of mucus production, however bronchiectasis does not come under the banner of COPD until the powers that be decide it does ha ha
I wouldn't stress too much about emphysema, the main thing is avoiding the bugs during winter months. See if you can get on a course for pulmonary rehabilitation, its a lung exercise and education programme. it will help you understand things and how to manage symptoms better. Doc referral
I am just worried about things all the time but thanks for your reply 👍
Hello Bkin. I must wholeheartedly agree with it last statement about Pulmonary rehab. I have been going once a week since last August and it makes me feel so much better. I also do the exercises at home. So to anyone else that reads this, try to get onto Pulmonary rehab, u do as much or as little as u can cope with, you meet others who r in a similar boat and the staff r very good and understanding. I also go to my Pulmonary rehab clinic about every 6 weeks when they have new intakes and explain to them how Pulmonary rehab has helped me. Good luck to u all. 👍🤓
No you only get Emyphysema if you smoke. Or have smoked. COPD covers most chest related problems or lung problems
I was diagnosed with COPD and my doctor said : thank God you don’t have emphysema. I suppose it’s not a must to have it
It sure is 👍