Hi everyone, i’ve been visiting this site daily and have found some great information but am still confused and really scared. I was diagnosed a few months ago when my pcp ordered PFTs after evidence of emphysematous changes were seen on an xray...PCP told me it was mild to moderate COPD and started me on Incruse. I quit smoking (30 year smoker), started walking 1.5-2 miles everyday and eating healthy. Some days i feel a little more sob and others i feel like i’m not sick at all. I’m 49 and honestly feel like i was handed a death sentence. Below are my PFT #s... would really appeciate someone helping me understand the numbers and would love to here from those who are doing great and have had COPD for awhile... any support is appreciated.
Fvc 69%, fev1.65%, fev1/fvc 75%, tlc 74%, RV, 73%, diffusion capacity 59%
I don’t have a pulmonologist yet but do plan to get one.
Thank you in advance