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COPD and Emphysema: Confused by pulmonary function test and more
COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Last Active: Oct 7 2:36pm | Replies (212)Comment receiving replies
I was diagnosed at 65 could do well on treadmill, only had chronic bronchitis, now 75, have both bronchitis and emphysema, do 3.2 miles an hour. Sounds to me your lucky and only have bronchitis, to me, emphysema is far worse. You have the right idea how to treat COPD.
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maybe you are right about the bronchitis. I had pneumonia 3 years ago, i was hospitalized and underwent various ct-scans and mri's. The scans didn't disclose emphysema. I understand, at least in severe cases, the condition is visible with some lung scans. Still, I have congestion and trouble breathing. I wonder, can you have small airway disease without emphysema or is the former just another name for the later? And is it possible the small airway blockage is the (primary) result of bronchitis?
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I have both bronchitis and emphysema as well. I am on oxygen 24/7 and I hate using it so much. I honestly believe my only option will be stem cell therapy outside of the United States where it is legal to use Umbilical Cord Placenta stem cells as they offer the best possible help for COPD from what I have read. Sadly I am still working on raising money on Gofundme to help pay for the treatment. Best of luck to all of us dealing with COPD.