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I am interested in communicating with members who have asthma and emphysima

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joyful4u

Hi Emily, I was diagnosed with asthma & mild copd in Dec 2016. I was struggling at lot at first, but thinking back, probably a lot had to do with grieving the loss of my husband & dad, 4 months apart. It was 2 months after that that I was in the hospital with trouble breathing, thinking I was dying. As time has passed, I've learned how to take care of me & take steps to improve my health. Walking, excercising & drinking a lot of water has been most helpful. Also, I hope you have a good pulmonary doctor. Glad you joined the group. You're sure to find support, advice & encouragement here. Pls keep us updated as to how you're doing. God bless, Terri :)

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sorry for your loss. Can I ask do you have emphysema and asthma specifically and how do you now cope.

I have pretended all was well with diagnosus but still scared and still struggling to come to terms with it. I don't know if I should push for a scan as never had one just single breath diffusion which checks for emphysima reading on here a scan is best way to check how severe it is

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I did have a ct scan in the hospital. I remember having panic attacks too. I've learned to take one day at a time & make good choices to improve my health. I've felt much better physically, mentally & emotionally since then. At first I was so hard on myself for having smoked but have come to realize that we can't undo what was in the past, but rather go forward. I trust that God will walk along side me as this journey continues. Having a good pulmonary dr is so very important. Hope yours listens to your concerns. My 1st one didn't & now I'm thankful I started going to one that has my best interest first. Hope this is helpful to you.

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What stage are you

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I was told I have mild copd. At whatever point we begin, it's so important to do whatever works to reduce stress, like walking or exercising. It's a process. It doesn't happen overnight, but if we just do the next thing that is helpful, that's a big plus.

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So true

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I hope you're not currently smoking. That would be the 1st & most important step .Then try & relax. You can do this.

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Stopped when admitted to hospital 1st December last year

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Good for you. If you could do that, you can do the next thing. I'll be praying for you. Terri

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Thank you Terri I am praying for all if us

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Hi how are you doing

Sorry logged off by accident

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I have Acos my scan showed mild Emphysema but severe airway obstruction plus Asthma on top xx

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Hi I never had a scan just single breath defusion he said mild dont remember what DLCO was going to try and tie him down. How are you doing

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Sorry what's severe airway obstruction. God so many things..my fev1 was 79 which is moderate..

Nurse did say we all progress differently some fast some slow some barely after stop smoking