help with if my breathing will get better

jolyn1985,
I guess the answer is what exactly do you mean by "if breathing will get better"? If you are a diagnosed COPD sufferer, then the likelihood of your breathing getting better is a matter of perspective. Once a definitive diagnosis is made, the medications you are prescribed should help you breathe easier. There is little chance your lungs will recover to 100%. COPD is a progressive disease. It will get worse over time. All one can do is your best to keep it at bay. Keep off the cigarettes as you have to for past 8 days. The urge to smoke should be less and less every day. Keep that up for sure. If I am on the wrong track and misunderstood your question, let me know. Keep the forum up to date on how it is going and do not hesitate to ask more questions as you feel necessary. Take Care and God Bless!

Hi , quitting smoking will definitely be beneficial to you and your COPD! It is hard but we are here to support you along the way. Here are a few articles that you might find helpful: https://copd.net/living/rewards-quitting-smoking-nutshell and https://copd.net/living/quitting-tips All the best, Sam S. (COPD team).

thank you for all the help

Hi! I am glad you are here and that you took the huge step of quitting smoking! How are you doing this week? Did you have your xray? We are always here if you have questions or just want to vent. Try to take things one day at a time, doing the best you can. You're not alone! -Melissa, copd team