Newly diagnosed copd

[Joblogg]

New to this site .recently been diagnosed with copd ,also have asthma . Awaiting ct scan of lungs .it’s a rollercoaster of emotions at moment .any advice to help with coping with this diagnosis .

[Damon1864]

Hi and welcome, firstly if you smoke please try to stop. Make sure you take regular exercise and eatt healthy.drink plenty fluids. And always stay positive. Please keep posting. Have a good night and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx

[Joblogg in reply to Damon1864]

Thank you .it helps to know there is support along the way .thank you

[Damon1864 in reply to Joblogg]

No need for thanks we are one big happy family who support and help each other. Chat any time and we love having a laugh.. take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx

[guytane]

I was diagnosed 10 years ago mild never smoked went downhill read about it made me depressed soon as I read wot it was my chest went tite positive thinking now its great don't google it it will make you worse now I can jog as I used to carry on working go gym etc think positive I use device air phsyio clears mucus in an instant strengthens lungs get it on amazon its mucus that builds up to blok your airways now I feel great deep breathing exercises to open your air ways and trust me you be fine

[Luvee]

It certainly is a rollercoaster of emotions. My husband was diagnosed with COPD several years ago, but over the last year his condition has worsened to a certain extent. We found it overwhelming initially this year, but just take each day has it comes. Some days are better than others, but he tries to get out regularly for a walk. We are involved in a study at our local hospital. It is a six month study. The first three months we meet on a zoom call - there are six people in the study. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 to 2:30. The first hour is exercise and the second hour is COPD education. The second three months is maintenance. It is a very helpful study. If you get an opportunity, connect with your local hospital where you live and see if they have anything like that. I joined this online group to be able to connect with like minded people and to be able to support my husband properly. We live in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. Reach out whenever you want. Blessings - Luvee

[Joblogg in reply to Luvee]

Thank you for your reply ,all the way from Canada , I am from the uk . It’s definitely true .take each day as it comes . I am just waiting for ct of the lungs .not seen a specialist as yet ,but considering going private for this .we all want to be on the best medication ,so still researching this . Thank you for your understanding and it’s good to hear that your husband is keeping up with his walking ..take care both of you .

[Luvee in reply to Joblogg]

Thanks so much for connecting. It is always important to do research to get the best care and best medicine we can for ourselves. I hope you have a good support team behind. That is so important. My husband and I have a great support team and an excellent health care team. Keep in touch and let me know how you progress through this. I am sending good thoughts your way.

[Hobbledehoy]

The BLF (British Lung Foundation) is very helpful. Best wishes.