What what your diagnosis experience like?

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fergusfisherman

29/03/2020 at 10:13

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hi i have not long been diagnosed i had a bit of the flu when that died down a bit i was left with a wheeze i was puzzled as to why went my gp to ask for an appointment the receptionist heard how bad i was wheezing and i saw the doctor straight away he prescribed a 7-day antibiotic and steroid course that didnt seem to work another 7 days worth i was no better he set me up for a spirometer test which proved i had COPD got inhalers and anoro powder however i didn't feel i was getting better i thought i had the flu again in bed for 7 days however when my daughter came back from holiday she took one look at me took me to my gp she phoned the hospital and i was admitted the flu i thought i had was a severe case of pneumonia i was in 7 days 4 daily injections of antibiotics steroids 5 nebulisers per day i asked the doctor how did i get copd sp quickly he said you never you probably had it and just put it down to age and this bout of pneumonia was the straw that broke the camels back im still wheezing a bit after about 6 weeks but not as bad as i was i worked in a dusty foundry all my life ex smoker of 20 years im a bit puzzeled bu it all

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30/03/2020 at 11:55

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@fergusfisherman‍ Hello fergusfisherman, thank you for creating this discussion and sharing your story. I'm going to tag some members who may be able to share their experience with you.

Hello members, I hope you don't mind me tagging you. What was your diagnosis like? Did you have a puzzling experience like fergusfisherman? Feel free to share your stories or any advice you may have!

@Gillykin‍ @LOOP1965‍ @Jacks6‍ @Pamela65‍ @Andyboy1951‍ @dixie775‍ @diventh60‍ @RobbieB‍ @Hayleyhay‍ @Ian123‍ @RobbieB‍ @Rodcovers‍ @mamanddad81‍ @davythepainter‍ @Elainemaskery‍ @Squirrell ‍ @angiebabe123‍ @Julierattigan‍ @LynneDunn‍ @Sconny‍

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01/04/2020 at 11:38

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I am also recently diagnosed and it came as a bit of shock as it was discovered during tests for another issue. I am now on an inhaler and in process of giving up smoking, so life is confusing at times. I have had some good support from my Quit Smoking advisor as I have had a few issues with increased mucus.

Really looking forward to the hay-fever season and what effect that might have, as I usually struggle through the summer months anyway. Any advice from fellow sufferers and anyone else who has given up smoking since their diagnosis

What what your diagnosis experience like? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-copd/newly-diagnosed-what-what-your-diagnosis-experience-like-3125 2020-04-01 11:38:05

fergusfisherman

04/04/2020 at 09:16

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its strange im 72 years old now have copd recovering from pnuemonia which was very frightening never had pnuemonia in my life i know the dangers of any infection been insulin dependant for many years i know the risk of infection they gave me steroid tablets in the hospital to help my lungs, of course, there is always a downside the steroids were affecting my sugar levels they were at 30 so they had to give me fast-acting insulin which in turn was causing me hypos 1 .6 very low

What what your diagnosis experience like? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-copd/newly-diagnosed-what-what-your-diagnosis-experience-like-3125 2020-04-04 09:16:59

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