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Copd or post nasal drip

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aaron60645
aaron60645

Been diagnosed with copd but wondering if post nasal drip and polyps would give a bad score as post nasal drip gives a reverseable obstruction? 

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  • aitarg35939
    aitarg35939 aaron60645

    Posted

    You were diagnosed by pulmonary function tests (PFTs) or spirometry?  Then no, post nasal drip didn't affect your tests.  If you're asking about nasal polyps, I don't see a way they would alter these tests.  Did you ask the doc/nurse?

  • aaron60645
    aaron60645

    Posted

    Surely if post nasal drip makes an obstruction in the windpipe and lung opening this would change results, just like a cold, flu and chest Infection would.
  • josephine_30311
    josephine_30311 aaron60645

    Posted

    Hi Aaron. If you're not happy with your diagnosis, or believe post nasal drip may have affected the result, then get treatment for your post nasal drip, and THEN .. ask for another spirometry test.

    A bottle of Nasobec should help clear it up .. around £2.50 from any pharmacist.

  • aaron60645
    aaron60645

    Posted

    Thanks I'll give it a go 

  • aaron60645
    aaron60645

    Posted

    I've hade my second spirometry and scored 82% 

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