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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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  • verysad
    verysad patricia61770

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    Hey girl-don't wait until things get worse because you can make them better. You need to get a definte diagnosis. COPD is not reversable but you can improve your life with certain medications and changes in your life and slow this down

    • jude65855
      jude65855 verysad

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      I totally agree with this:  the soonerPatricia gets a definite diagnosis the better.   I went into panic when first diagnosed in my mid-60's, but my then gp brought me back to earth by telling me she'd just been to the funeral of a patient in her 80's who'd lived with COPD for more than 20 years.

      There is so much help & information available to manage the condition and slow down its progression, I worry for people who procrastinate about accessing the support that's there for us all

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