Hi Gabby, this is some encouraging news! I’m glad to hear you’re doing some better after using the inhaler! The steroid in the inhaler will help calm the over reactive tissue in your lungs. Hopefully that puts you on the track to recovery by allowing more air to flow freely and oxygenate your blood.
It’s just unreal how long the Covid side effects are lingering. I’m so sorry you’re still going through all of this. I know the not-so-good result on your pulmonary function test is disheartening. However, now it’s obvious to your doctors that this is a real problem and you’re being treated! They’ll keep better tabs on your situation. It will be interesting to hear the results of your meeting with a cardiologist in December.

Two of my fellow mentors have experience with shortness of breath, and lung health conditions. I’m wondering if @sueinmn and @gabrielm would have any suggestions for improving your breathing and lung capacity.
Did your doctor recommend any type of physical therapy or breathing exercises?