My pulmonologist states I still have COPD (recent PFT), but with an emphysema component (she saw from a spine CT..follow-up for C12 fx that showed the upper lungs). I asked if was mild and she said stop smoking and get repeat PFT and chest CT in December (3 months out from quitting smoking). She's also concerned about lines in lungs that might be a restrictive lung disease (interstitial). She told me not to worry, but I do. I'm not on oxygen or inhalers.O2 sats 95-98. I feel good, but concerned all these things are going to have a very negative effect on my breathing and independence. Is there anyone else here with emphysema or restrictive disease and if so, how are you doing and how do you feel?
Thank you in advance for any reply..