I was diagnosed with smoking related emphysema about 14 months ago via a lung health CT scan on the NHS. I have not really got any symptoms. Maybe a bit more phlegm in the mornings. I'm 61 and gave up smoking on dianosis. I can run 10 km relatively easily. Not short of breath.
Initially, I was very frightened but now I'm not so. In fact I have come to terms with what I have. I know I'm lucky.
My fear is, will this suddenly get worse, or will there be a slow but manageable decline in lung function?