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Never having smoked at all and having been a long distance runner in my youth, my diagnosis of Bronchiectasis with pulmonary fibrosis was a bit of a shock. I had lung surgery 25 years ago due to recurring spontaneous pneumothorax (collapsed lung). Last year the other lung collapsed. So all in all, I feel a little betrayed by my lungs. I do the breathing exercises every morning and try to do as much as I can. I must admit I have become very cautious and afraid of catching colds and viruses.Re: Copd
I was diagnosed with COPD and asthma. I have been pretty bad at times and had to use a nebuliser. I use a Symbicort preventative inhaler and a Elkira long lasting relief inhaler plus the Ventolin inhalor. In fact I was using so much of the Ventolin I was having to buy extra ones off the internet without my doctor knowing.Re: Copd
I wouldn't be surprised if I develop this in old age. I used to smoke when in my twenties and quite heavily at one very stressful point. Giving up doesn't matter apparently. Although I guess it gets much worse if you carry on. I also have GERD Callistra. But under control. It all seems to be about connective tissue and membranes. Seems genetic. SiL's mother has COPD. OH's mother pretty much died from it. Watching someone dying of COPD really begs a case for euthanasia.Re: Copd
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As an ex-smoker I dread all of the above in the future; but I've got more immediate health issues.Re: Copd
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I have been told by one medical team that I have ASTHMA, then another team say I have COPD,a nurse said ASTHMA /COPD /BRONCHITIS all come under one umbrella,COPD, so who do you believe ?Re: Copd
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