Hello, thank you for letting me join.
I live in the UK and was diagnosed with emphysema 6 months ago. Post chest infection This was after a chest x-ray that showed hyperinflated lungs with structural changes suspicious for underlying emphysema.
I have not seen a doctor (getting up see a GP is almost impossible). But have been prescribed a long acting inhaler.
I keep reading about the importance of pulmonary rehab but they don't refer you here, unless you are symptomatic which I am not, other than slight shortness of breath when walking and talking.
I do monitor my oxygen levels which are around 94/95% sitting but drop to 91% sleeping (this is an average according to my Google watch with built in Fitbit.
I struggle to exercise or walk very far because I am waiting for a new hip.
Should I be doing anything?
I've not had my blood gases checked or lung function.
Thank you in advance