Safety critical workers medical

if you have mild copd i dont see a problem as this is manageable

Safety critical workers medical, I think you probably need to ask your employer or other employees about what that involves.

You ask about a spirometry test, its no big deal for someone with mild COPD - Just wondering how you got a diagnosis without having a spirometry test.?

If you are feeling unwell, not well enough to work, talk to your GP who can advise you.

 

If you're in the States you'll want to work as long as you possibly can as length of work at highest earnings hugely impact any disability &/or pension. (Then there's the psyche-emo side ,, )

Hello Paul,  I think we need more information.  Age, smoker, asthma, copd, just how long have your symptoms been going on?  General information would be helpful.  However, the spirometry test is a no brainer.  You will have several different ones.  Blowing into a computer tube, or being inside a tube.  It depends on whether you are seeing a pulmonologist or a respiratory therapist.  I don't know if you are in the U.S. or where in the world, but make sure you get a good Pulmonologist and a Great Internal Medicine who will keep each other informed of what is going on with you.  I keep a folder with all my tests, the results, the prescriptions and all hospitalizations in it, so that at an given time the can see what I have been through.  I find it much easier than trying to keep it in my head.  I also record my doctors appointments on my telephone, Video them, so if I get confused or my husband isn't with me, I can just play it  for him or the other doctors if they haven't gotten reports.  So, there are several things you need to get prepared for.  The tests are a breeze so don't fret those.  Just get yourself prepared for whatever may be a new adventure and journey in life.....You have a lot of living to do.