Love my life
I was diagnosed with COPD/emphysema 4 months ago, I quit smoking 12 years ago and was shocked to have received this diagnosis. I smoked for 27 years 3 or 4 cigs a day. Since diagnosis I have improved my diet and excercise everyday. I have had a lung function test and I'm not quite stage 1. I feel shortness of breath, wheezing, and a wee bit of a cough. I use Symbicort when I need it with rescue inhaler.
I'm trying to learn as much as possible. So far, diet and excercise seem to be the way to go. Wish me luck.
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