Need Help from community.

Quit 3 years ago @43. No SOB. Had Phelgm but not a lot. Played baseball, basketball-coached. Had a PFT done the day after I quit smoking. Mild obstruction.

Today-46 years old SOB all day and massive phlegm.

But- I ran a 5K today in 38 minutes?!? 12min/mile. It was not easy BUT got the job done,

I called a psychiatrist today to get some serious help. I know I have lost my mind with this disease.

So, I quit smoking and know 3 years later I’m out of breath and Phelgm every time I move my body.

is this what COPD is? One thing I know for sure my peak flow was 470ish in my journal baseline three years ago, Today, my baseline is 385. My FEV1 has stayed the same.

Am I losing rapid lung function or losing my MIND?

Thanks in advance for all the help you can give me. I’m just getting worse so fast.

-M