Spirometry results
Hi I'm 42 years old and smoke 20 cigarette a day. I had a spirometry 9 months ago. I been told I have moderate copd. If I stop smoking can I improve these results. Also can a smoker get these results without COPD. I don't really cough or get any chest infections so if I stop smoking can I improve to mild copd. I'm giving up smoking today is my last.
, quitting smoking is definitely one of the steps one can take to slow the progression of their COPD. While there isn't a currently a cure for COPD there are ways to keep it from progressing or progressing as quickly. Here are a few articles on this that you may find helpful: https://copd.net/living/why-quitting-smoking-can-prolong-life, https://copd.net/living/rewards-quitting-smoking-nutshell, https://copd.net/living/tips-for-staying-healthy-early-stage. All the best, Sam S. (COPD.net, team member).
