Diagnosed at 67
I was diagnosed with COPD when I was 67, I am now 71 and my symptoms are somewhat worse: chest cramps, difficulties sleeping, hard to walk more than 100 feet without stopping to catch my breath. Can't go to the grocery store with my wife unless a scooter is available and going out anywhere is getting more and more difficult. I'm trying to get a mobility assessment but don't know if I should go to my primary care doctor or my Pulmonary doctor. I smoked for over 50 years and now I'm finally discovering the cost of my procrastination, I've been tobacco free for 3.5 years now, but now with COPD physical activity is a real chore.
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