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Hello again! Yes being newly diagnosed is scary, but you came to the right place in my opinion anyway! First have you been to a lung specialist (Pulmonologist) yet? Getting established with one is always a good thing for now and the future. Learning about our disease is another great thing to do and how to protect yourself from further damage. Like what we all should try to do at all times, eat a proper diet, exercise, take medications as prescribed and avoid irritates that might cause you some issues breathing. Oh and avoid sick people as much as possible. As you take the time to search this site for more information, you will see some good, some bad and some ugly, BUT always keep in mind, we are all individuals, what happens to one person, might not be what happens to another or yourself. There is people on here that were diagnosed up to at least 20 years ago and still going strong! As for myself personally I am Stage 4 (final stage) diagnosed this way 2 years ago. I am on fulltime O2, have meds for COPD and other major medical issues. I still do many things I like, just a little slower then I use to LOL. One of my current favorite things to do and help my grandchildren make forts in the house and then crawl in there with them and play anything we feel like. I tend to always get found when playing Hide & Seek though, seems that my oxygen hose is a dead give-a-way, darn O2 hose! Even though the g-babies are young, they are still so nice to give me a little time hiding before they show up to catch me. I tell you this in hopes of helping you feel a little less scared and hoping you will be ready to start working on staying healthy now. Oh I wish you the best as you are starting on this journey with us on this site. Doris