I was diagnosed with COPD Emphysema at 54 years old. That was 34 years ago. I am on O2 24/7 at 3.5 ltr now. Wander up and down my halls and downstairs to the lobby to visit every couple of days. Out to appointments. I am on the Trelogy puffer once per day and a rescue puffer, incase!!! That's it and I am 87 years young. The worst thing is stress or anxiety.....Learn to "purse lip breathe and go for pulmonary rehab as soon as you can. You got this man.😊 🙏❤️

I was diagnosed in 2000 with severe COPD. Using exercise and a great diet plan, I lost over 100 pounds and still exercise today. My lung function has been stable since then, hovering in the mid 30s. With life-style changes, no smoking, you can probably stay very stable for years. Being active is important, exercise is critical and making sure you catch respiratory problems quickly and don't get really sick are the keys to stability. I still work part-time, travel by air as a COPD advocate, see my grandchildren and great-grands, am active in my church......life is good!

Your welcome
Don't let it get you down. Sounds like you are still in very good shape. You seems to be doing all the right things.
Like you said it's mild. Your in good shape.
At times it may seem hard, trust me I know, but the whole key to this,call it what it is, disease is always think positive.
Always remember if I disappear their are plenty of people on here the will be there for you. Use them. It helps you and us
Have a great weekend

Thank you for the inspiration

Thanks Jean! I walk/run for an hour a day! Thanks you for the inspiration!