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COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Last Active: Mar 29, 2023 | Replies (86)
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@anthony1956

I'm overweight. Had total hip replacement surgery. Before, I couldn't even walk so that is going to change. I had another CT scan yesterday and they changed it to chronic bronchitis. Otherwise, my lungs are clear, airways, size. My oxygen levels were 100%

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Apr 4, 2022

Have your doctors put you on any inhalers or other medications? I'm glad for you that you have tested very well against any problems that you thought of.

Now for the touchy subject of your weight. I'm petite and even if I gain 5 to 7 lbs my breathing is very labored. And you aren't alone with the possibility of being heavy and having SOB as a result.

Have your doctors recommended that you eat better and bring your weight down?

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