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COPD- life expectancy

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morty96319
morty96319

I was diagnosed COPD/emphysema 1991. I was given 5 years. Obviously didnt happen. I have been around for 88 years. I was a 2 pack a day smoker about 40 years. I havent smoked since 1983. I am on 24/7 oxygen 3 lpm. I have been in several drug studies. Aside from Spiriva, I was in the FORTE study ( retinoic acid) the respimat study . I currently am on Spiriva respimat 2.5 mcg and Symbicort.  My pulmo doctor recently added ARNUITY cuz mucus has invaded my airsacs.

 

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  • Brett60
    Brett60 morty96319

    Posted

    That is really heartening. I'm 57 and was diagnosed with mild emphysema in 2015 and that had progressed to severe stage 3 by early last year, and have been aware that many people die within five years of diagnosis. I've had a number of comorbidities in the past year including arthosclerosis, gastroesophagus reflux disease, and coronary nerve blocks and suffer from constant dyspnoea and fatigue. That's basically all I have the energy to write at the moment but wanted to say your post had given me some hope I'll see 60.

    • morty96319
      morty96319 Brett60

      Posted

      i also have major health issues. i am obese and do not exercise. my pulmo dr wants me to conserve my energy for breathing. 

       

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