Hello to everyone out there, i was hoping to get some ideas on my recent breathing challenges, and why it could have returned after i thought it was under control.
Initial SoB/dyspnea seven years ago at age 41 (mildly inconvenient symptoms). quit smoking full stop at that time, after 20 year history.
I had a flare up four years later in early 2022 where symptoms noticeably worsened, but went away or returned to previous baseline after a few months (too long to consider an exacerbation?). FEV1/FVC at that time was .66 (.7 post inhaler), FEV1 @ 100% of predicted, nearly identical to testing in 2019. Didnt do a DLCO either testing.
Symptoms returned three years later this March and ongoing, and i can't identify a trigger for this, feel like i haven't had cold/flu in years and I've done everything right health-wise.
I'm curious if this matches progression that others have experienced in early stages of the disease, or if there's any things i should consider?
I am set to meet with pulmonologist Friday this week, and new LFT next week.