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Just want to get some opinions about COPD

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patricia61770
patricia61770

Was told that i had COPD by a E.R Dr, he informed me that because of my age that it could have had something to do with whe i was a child !! Eg .. My mother prob smoked when she was pregnant .I have a purple advair, not really fussy about it !!! Just got a DR. What ? Do i ask . I forse myself to long periods of time with out using anything. Any advice would help. Thank you

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  • zoozoo01
    zoozoo01 patricia61770

    Posted

    Hi Patricia

    have you had a spirometrey test that can help diognose copd

  • hypercat
    hypercat patricia61770

    Posted

    Yes.  Don't force yourself not to use your inhaler.  It is there to help you cope with your illness and make it more managable.

    You need to go to your own doctor and get some advice.  You don't say how old you are?  But if you are under 40 ish then you need to be tested for a genetic illness called alpha1 deficiency.   Your doctor should do it for you automatically but if s/he doesn't ask.  It is only a simple blood test.

    With copd you need to look after yourself with a healthy lifestyle and diet and take your meds as they will help.  x

    • patricia61770
      patricia61770 hypercat

      Posted

      A Dr from ER told me to get that test done !! I just got a new DR and will be asking for that test. Thank you for that reminder, i forgot the name of it
  • jude65855
    jude65855 patricia61770

    Posted

    I've never heard of COPD being caused by that and what on earth is a purple advair?
    • hypercat
      hypercat jude65855

      Posted

      Well they blame everything on smoking these days don't they?  I wouldn't be surprised if they even blamed the colour of your hair on it!

       

    • jude65855
      jude65855 hypercat

      Posted

      Well it's certainly accurate to blame most COPD on smoking, but not because our mothers smoked (mine definitely didn't) but on our own smoking, not to mention lung cancer, bladder cancer, throat cancer, heart problems etc etc etc ......... those tobacco companies have a lot to answer for
  • patricia61770
    patricia61770

    Posted

    Thank you all for the info !!! I will make a Dr's appt this week. I am starting to eat and continue to read up on COPD !! As far as the Purple Advair , it was given to me by an ER DR . I haven't had a spirometrey test , i will have one done. Thank you all for the help,   smile
  • maryterese
    maryterese patricia61770

    Posted

    I have never heard that you can get Thus from your mother smoking during pregnancy. Ever. My mother smoked during all her pregnancies. Do you all think this contributed to getting the illness? Along with smoking?

    • maryterese
      maryterese

      Posted

      I meant this to be addressed to all.
    • verysad
      verysad maryterese

      Posted

      I have not heard that either. Only heard that smoking and other things in the inviroment can cause.
    • patricia61770
      patricia61770 maryterese

      Posted

      I'm not sure, i was told by a DR to have the test done !! I haven't had it done as of yet, thinking i'm still in denial. I have a small child and really worried about it. I have been doing other things to help it.But we will see .
  • brenda62546
    brenda62546 patricia61770

    Posted

    Hello, If your mother smoked while she was pregnant with you, then she probably kept on smoking after you were born, and then you possibly got COPD from second hand smoking? Also, regarding your purple Advair, you are referring to the color of the case that Advair comes in? 

    You should not go without taking your medication, since they help keep the lungs open so you could breath better. 

    I hope everything turns out good for you! 

    • patricia61770
      patricia61770 brenda62546

      Posted

      I don't want to depend on it either !! I find if i stop and breath the way i was taught it works out !! But when i was first told i was taking the puffer all the time and finding myself using it all the time. Now that i control it i don't use it as much. I eat better, don't smoke and i'm walking. I have to fight not only for my self but for my little one.
    • brenda62546
      brenda62546 patricia61770

      Posted

      Patricia, It sounds like you have found a way to help with your breathing, then that is best, since it works for you. Keep up the exercises (walking) and good nutrition, and start visiting a dr regularly...this is a great schedule!
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