42 year old male stage 3 COPD with emphysema 38% lung capacity. Diagnosed on halloween this year. Current smoker but trying anything and everything to quit. First pulmonary appointment isnt until January. My primary care is just vague "quit smoking use meds call if symptoms persist or worsen" like obviously there going to. I just dont know what to expect like quality of life or lack there of just lots of fear and stress. Hard even going upstairs to use the restroom. Any help on any of the above would be great thanks and glad I have somewhere to go ive been really depressed since diagnosed