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At 59 with mild-mod copd, can I expect progression to severe level? Return to previous page 10/7/2015 2900 Views 7 Answers Last Activity: 5 years ago, Caroline Tags: progression Question: 0 LT 5 years ago I Care Report Comment Unlike I Care Report Comment Add an Answer Answers: Edit Remove Accept Unaccept Unlike I Care Report Comment Add an Answer Save Cancel At 59 with mild-mod copd, can I expect progression to severe level? LT 5 years ago Add an Answer Answers Answer View More Save Cancel Tags: Subscribe: Subscribe: Your question has been submitted and is awaiting moderation. It is low-quality It is spam It does not belong here Other (enter below) Thank you for reporting this content, moderators have been notified of your submission. Close Anonymous Unfriend Friend Requested Friend Load More Close Destination Page Area Group Destination Content Title Title Article Type Copy comments I just learned this week that I have mile -moderate copd. I am 59 male, healthy, 20 lbs overweight, fev1 70-80. co98%, treadmill test 14 minutes with heart rate at 195. I am really scared especially since I have a 13 year old daughter who I have sole custody of. I quit smoking over 2 years ago. I have read well over 100 websites, countless blogs, etc in an effort to learn. Will I eventually need oxygen or can I reasonably "expect" to keep the level down "forever" if I follow medical advice? The Anxiety and shame I am experiencing is uniquely different than anything I have ever experienced in my life. My daughter is a high level ballerina and we discuss well being, proper diet, fitness all the time. Now I feel like such a hypocrite. Sorry for the babbling. The questions in my mind are like a faucet which I cannot turn off. LT
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