COPD reversed according to recent test

Posted by Victoria @vcapik58, Sep 15 11:23am

Hello,
I had my last pulmonary function test in July and my number was 84. The doctor said that from 80+ it’s normal. It used to be 66. But I still have shortness of breath if I speed my walking a little, if I exert myself. Etc. He said to keep exercising and would check me in six months.
I have heard that COPD is irreversible, can you tell me something about this? Have you experienced still having shortness of breath despite the numbers, improving? If so, can you give me some advice?
Thank you

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That’s what it seems like, and I sure pray for that miracle.
But I’m confused because I still have the symptoms and the pulmonologist was not very clear.
I’m going to follow the advice I have received and also look for another pulmonologist for at least a second opinion.

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At the end of the day… If you don’t have a good relationship with your pulmonologist, you definitely need to find another. Just understand that COPD only progresses and your job is to manage it and keep it status quo. Good information is important. Sounds like you need a little help and understanding how all this works… Hang in there you will find the right doctor.

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PS…. you have not said if you are on oxygen

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I recently had covid which exacerbated my COPD. I take Trelegy which appears to be an improvement over Qvar and Incruse. Ive started walking on the treadmill and slowly able to walk for 30 minutes at 2mph. I started at 10 minutes. I’m able to go 30 minutes by breathing in through my nose and out through the mouth! Hope this helps someone, this website has helped me. Keep moving!
Johnny

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I've been told COPD/emphysema can stop progressing but not reversed. My asthma and bronchiectasis complicate mine. I can have an 02 of 98, no wheezing and still be very short of breath. It is maddening some days.
Good luck. God Bless

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PS…. you have not said if you are on oxygen

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I’m not on oxygen.

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I've been told COPD/emphysema can stop progressing but not reversed. My asthma and bronchiectasis complicate mine. I can have an 02 of 98, no wheezing and still be very short of breath. It is maddening some days.
Good luck. God Bless

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I can absolutely tell you that emphysema and COPD progresses because my husband has progressed to stage four. Trust me we are careful… But it’s the little things that catch you offguard… Managing is everything.

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I’ve been fairly stable in the 25 years since being diagnosed with ideopathic emphysema. I need O2 since 2016, but can still do a lot and have a life I enjoy, including travel nationally and internationally.

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I've been told COPD/emphysema can stop progressing but not reversed. My asthma and bronchiectasis complicate mine. I can have an 02 of 98, no wheezing and still be very short of breath. It is maddening some days.
Good luck. God Bless

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If you have an O2 of 98 and you’re not on oxygen, then you are doing remarkably well… Keep up the good work

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As mentioned earlier, I’m new to COPD symptoms. Last night I was raspy, with a slight wheeze. I used my nebulizer, went to bed, slept normally and woke up with a 97 SpO2 reading and clear, slight cough with very little phlegm. I had that nebulizer for 2 years and never used it until my last ER trip, doc asked me why I didn’t use it? Duh……

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I recently had covid which exacerbated my COPD. I take Trelegy which appears to be an improvement over Qvar and Incruse. Ive started walking on the treadmill and slowly able to walk for 30 minutes at 2mph. I started at 10 minutes. I’m able to go 30 minutes by breathing in through my nose and out through the mouth! Hope this helps someone, this website has helped me. Keep moving!
Johnny

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I am trying the same thing. your faster than me!(smile)

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