I was diagnosed with this this morning. I had a pulmonary test done Oct. 5th and just got the results. Only because i called yesterday to make an appointment for my sinus infection and i asked about the results. She said she would put a note in my folder for Friday i would find out then, well they called me today to give me the results (2mos. later) and to let me know there's a prescription at the Pharmacy for Proventil , it's an inhaler.
The term COPD includes 2 main conditions-emphysema and chronic obstructive bronchitis. Most people who have COPD have both. COPD developes slowly. Symptoms often worsen over time and can limit your ability to do routine activities. Severe COPD may prevent you from doing even basic activities like walking, cooking, or taking care of yourself. (that sounds like me) WOW!!! There is no cure yet, and doctors don't know how to reverse the damage to the airways and lungs. What a bummer!
My dad had both symptoms and he died from emphysema in 2003.
I'm sitting here typing this and it's hard to breath, my chest is tight i'm shaking a little bit it's really scary to know whts going to happen. I've already had to panic attacks today just thinking about it. Thank God for my sisters. I call them up and they talk me through it.
When i go to the doctor on friday i will find out about my other test i had done on Oct. 7th. It was a Sonogram of my heart. I think they just forgot to call me to let me know. Let's hope everythings ok with my heart and arterys.
Well i think that's about all for now
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
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