Possible COPD: Can I still travel and stay active?

Hi @whattodo, how are you holding up today? 💙

Thank you so much for sharing your story so honestly. It’s completely understandable to feel overwhelmed right now. Being faced with the possibility of a diagnosis like COPD, especially when you’ve led an active and healthy lifestyle, can come as a real shock. You're not alone in this, and your experience will surely hit home with many in the community who’ve been in a similar place.

You’ve raised some really important questions, especially around travel, exercise, and alternative treatments. It’s wonderful that you’re still staying active with things like Nordic walking and age-appropriate exercise classes, that's incredibly valuable for both physical and emotional well-being, even with a respiratory condition.

Let me tag a few members who may be able to share their own experiences and insight:

@joycet @AndyB @dusty1953 @yvonne20 @robjmckinney @debsivor @laney365 @jellies @Beryl Richards @Harold @Fran999 @copperbeech @Shazyanne @Jeffro @JimmyD @josyania @Seasider @Ianwalker @Terrie @Macymac @PAULA.D @davey1 @Bonzo1939 @kathy1959 @maxy33 @Tinkerbel @hailwood @RobertLondon @m2010lee @croslanes @lancashirelad @Brian. @alanbofors @patric @lex0455 @mariancynthia @denwf1 @Whiskers @Nesbbit30 @Jenny91 @KearaJackson @onslow @ericthered @Pinkypig @Noj2804 @Tonypalony @Martha @toots45 @Totty52 @Ray-Ann @Rosebud1 @JoPaice @jenniehooper @redders01 @NannieAnn @jimguild1143 @Esther39 @annpmunday @shaneyboy26 @AlunPentwyn @jennypeeps @Marleyboy @Eileen1956 @Markjona @Carolinem @Ladybichon @TrudyL @Rosetta @Ingirid @Callie234 @Mullen @brenda @swright570 @moira64 @daza1970 @Germantara @Linzyinmk @Malcolmdc @Sheray @MAGABABE @Suethom @maggiemags @Johnheightley @Flip5ter @Linda5 @Lynnes @lululips @Neil6128 @LarbreckLady @Claudine @Carolfarrugia @Kelvin @Ballirna @Brian123 @DavidTheGardener @Billy15 @Bonnie78 @Terzeryex @BreathlessinBirmingham @Tigger.co.uk

❓ How did you first cope emotionally when COPD (or another lung condition) was first suspected or diagnosed?

❓ Have you noticed whether travel, especially to warm, humid climates, affects your breathing?

❓ Are there safe ways to continue exercising with COPD, especially for those who were active before diagnosis?

Let’s come together and help support @whattodo with personal stories, tips, or even just a kind word. Every voice counts. 💬

Looking forward to hearing from you all,

Somya from the Carenity Team 🌼