COPD since 12 years.
I was diagnosed COPD in 2010. Now it’s 2022. I have still absolutely no breathing problems, I walk on hills, I climb stairs very comfortably , I only taking Fostair, two puffs twice a day. Unfortunately I am ashamed that I still smoking. Please advise why I am still normal. Or it was misdiagnosed. I will thankful if you guys reply my question. Thanks.
Hi bhangar, and thanks for your post. You've made it very clear what your concerns are. As you may be aware, we cannot provide medical advice or diagnostics over the internet (for your own safety), but your concern certainly warrants a response.
The disease, COPD, affects everyone differently. The progression of the disease is insidious. For some folks, in the early stages, there may be the mildest of disease with little to no symptoms. As the disease progresses as slowly as it sometimes does, one day it can seem like the most advanced stages of disease and symptoms have sprung up suddenly and with no warning. For some patients with this disease, this can happen rather rapidly while for still others, it can occur over many years. Do you think this is what's happening in your case? What do your prescribing physician(s) say to you about your particular level of disease?
I hope this brief reply has provided you with sufficient information to find out more about your specific condition.
What do you think?
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)Thanks for your reply, my GP took my spirometer test in 2020, and my lungs function were 70% and in 2011 they were same. I have no chest infection since last three years , I do brisk walk for one mile every day. I climb flight of stairs every day several of times it’s my part of job, I do loading of washing machines in van almost every day like a normal person. Therefore I am so confused as I read and discussed now I should have been lying on bed on oxygen. My age is now 60 years. I am so confused May be I am misdiagnosed. But the Asthma is in our family. Thanks
, COPD can be different for everyone! Many people are able to slow their progression significantly with proper treatments, diet, and exercise which sounds like what you're doing! There is always the possibility of a misdiagnosis so if you are concerned I would definitely speak to your doctor about that! All the best, Sam S. (COPD.net, team member). 
Great for You!!
I didn't even know I had COPD until I was at 40%. Was still playing hockey and soccer (poorly), and bicycling. I'm still playing hockey 5 years later. I think it can be a really slow march, and keeping active can help delay that decline. Just my two cents.
I think that's a good assessment, Mike. Keywords are "can be." We are all different. But there is certainly plenty that can be done for even those with advanced COPD. Thanks for sharing your positive experience with us. -Melissa, copd.net team Hi Mike, and thanks for joining in the conversation here. I see my colleague, , has already responded to your comment and provided support.
I also have something to contribute. Folks with a COPD diagnosis who find themselves in the early stages, can actually do a lot to help to slow the progress of the disease. That is a good point you made about staying active and slowing the decline of COPD.
I thought you might gain some additional insight from these articles which focus on this very topic.
First this one, which explains the early stages of COPD: https://copd.net/clinical/early-stages-what-to-know.
And next, this one, which speaks to treatment: https://copd.net/living/early-stage-treatment.
I do hope you find this information is helpful in a practical way.
Wishing you well,
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)
