Greetings,
Former smoker,59, that quite about 9 years ago. About 1 year ago LDCT found ‘minimal’ emphysema, went to specialist and had spirometry.Doctor said spirometry was normal. He told me never smoke again, eat well, lose weight, and keep up on vaccinations. I was thrilled to hear this but not yet understanding that emphysema was progressive.
I’ve struggled with terrible anxiety over this diagnosis recently, but over the past year lost 55 lbs and upped my exercise levels. I can walk 2.5 miles no problem and attend spin classes.occasional albuterol use
My anxiety is driven by not knowing when this will progress and how much time of healthful living I may still have. Thanks for all the great information on this site and the good people here.
Pnally
p.s. spirometry
Component Sep 19, 2024
FVC Pre 3.81 L
RV Pre 2.15 L
FRC PL Pre 2.97 L
IC Pre 2.67 L
Vtg Pre 2.95 L
FVC_LLN 2.74
FVC_Z-SCORE 0.30
FVC_%PRED 105 % %
FVC_Z-SCOREGRAPH 0.30
FEV1_LLN 2.15
FEV1_Z-SCORE 0.36
FEV1 Pre 3.05 L
FEV1_%PRED 105 % %
FEV1_Z-SCOREGRAPH 0.36Component Sep 19, 2024
FEV1/FVC_LLN 67
FEF25-75%_LLN 1.28
FEF25-75%_Z-SCORE 0.38
FEF25-75%_%PRED 114 % %
FEF25-75%_Z-SCOREGRAPH 0.38
PEF_LLN 5.86
PEF_Z-SCORE 0.61
PEF_%PRED 109 % %
FEV1/FVC Pre 80.16 %
PEF_Z-SCOREGRAPH 0.61
FEV1%VCMAX_LLN 67
TLC_LLN 4.95
TLC_ULN 7.38
TLC_Z-SCORE -0.26
TLC_%PRED 97 %
TLC_Z-SCOREGRAPH -0.26
VCMAX_PL_LLN 3.49Component Sep 19, 2024
VCMAX_PL_ULN 5.28
VCMAX_PL_Z-SCORE -1.05
FEF25-75% Pre 2.95 L/s
VCMAX_PL_%PRED 87 %
VCMAX_PL_Z-SCOREGRAPH -1.05
RV_LLN 1.14
RV_ULN 2.71
RV_Z-SCORE 0.60
RV_%PRED 116 %
RV_Z-SCOREGRAPH 0.60
FRCPLETH_LLN 2.07
FRCPLETH_ULN 4.17
FRCPLETH_Z-SCORE -0.05
PEF Pre 8.59 L/s
FRCPLETH_%PRED 99 %
FRCPLETH_Z-SCOREGRAPH -0.05
ERV_LLN 0.40Component Sep 19, 2024
ERV_%PRED 77 %
IC_LLN 2.24
IC_%PRED 84 %
FEV1/SVC Pre 80.16 %
VCMAX_PL_PRE 3.81 L
ERV Pre 0.82 L
TLC Pre 5.9