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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAccording to the results of my test, I don't have COPD.
On Feb. 9 I posted that I had a test done to determine if I had COPD (emphysema) and I was really nervous, almost panicky, about the results.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026204261
Great news, my problem is asthma, which is weird because I've never had asthma in my life. Anyway, my doctor prescribed an inhaler, Albuterol (Proventil). So yeah, I'm overjoyed.
A big shout-out and a tip of the hat to:
snappyturtle, femmocrat, Kalidurga, malaise, Dont call me Shirley, Terra Alta, rhett o rick, Skittles, a kennedy, Adrahil, brer cat, Logical, Hekate, greatlaurel, applegrove, pnwmom, Blue_In_AK, Lochloosa, REP, et al.
Thanks!
MADem
(135,425 posts)There's so much crap and divisiveness on this board lately, when I see good news it warms my heart! I'm so happy for you--breathe well, breathe long, and prosper!!!!
Hekate
(90,189 posts)Unknown Beatle
(2,672 posts)Indeed, my doctor presented me with good news. I'll gladly take your advice to breathe well, breathe long, and prosper!!!!
Thanks again, MADem.
Kalidurga
(14,177 posts)I remember that thread and I am glad you are getting treatment and it's not COPD that disease is really really horrible. I have seen people having to cart around those tanks and I feel bad for them (glad they are alive, but what a thing to have to do and still be suffering). You might have to make some slight adjustments for one thing don't go out in the cold without a scarf, you may have gotten away with that in the past, but now the air you breath must be warm, just in case your doc didn't say anything.
Unknown Beatle
(2,672 posts)on me to bundle up when I go out and it's cold. I tend to go out in pajama pants and a t-shirt when I go out for the mail and it's cold out, which really upsets her. But you're right, slight adjustments it is.
Thanks for the sound advice.
Skittles
(152,964 posts)yes INDEED
Unknown Beatle
(2,672 posts)well, actually, I'll be 61 this coming March 20th, and you're definitely right that I need to exercise. I bought a recumbent bike a couple of years ago but it's just gathering dust. It wouldn't hurt if I used it for fifteen minutes every other day so that I can build up enough stamina to increase the minutes. But, I need to get off my butt and actually do it. I really need to psych myself mentally to begin peddling.
Dorian Gray
(13,469 posts)walking is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Start out slow. 15 minutes. Build up.
Congratulations on your diagnosis. Good news. I've had family members suffer a lot with COPD. Not fun at all.
(And if you smoke.... give it up!)
Skittles
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get out and about and also get walking DVDs so you can walk at home - add biking as the gravy for days you are truly psyched
and if you're in Colorado be sure to sample the merchandise!
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026312341
Hekate
(90,189 posts)I have to wear a lightweight dust mask when vacuuming, dusting books, and cleaning out storage places. Pollens of one kind and another are nearly year round here. Regional fires are a Bad Thing.
Asthma was common where I grew up, but my mom didn't believe in it because she thought it was psychosomatic. Don't even ask. I look back and know I had a lot of allergies that made my nose run, and my brother's "chronic bronchitis" was probably asthma.
Besides that, I thought asthmatics wheezed, and I never did. I still don't, but I sure enough had a scary full episode in midlife, and that's when I went to an allergist and got treated. It was several more years before I had an hour long session with an asthma nurse, who taught me a great deal. I highly recommend nurse-educators.
Thanks for checking back in with us. I hope you achieve excellent control, and I'm so glad it's not COPD.
Unknown Beatle
(2,672 posts)My doctor wants to see me again in about a month and I'll ask him about referring me to a good nurse-educator.