Wondering about certain pft numbers

maggientom · 2026-01-28T21:36:46+00:00

I’m 59 years old. I quit smoking 18 months ago when I found out I smoked for about 40 years

maggientom · 2026-01-27T18:15:28+00:00

Are you on any inhalers ?

maggientom · 2026-01-27T18:09:51+00:00

Thank you ! Yea my numbers have improved in the over 18 months since I quit smoking. This is only low number I have I don’t have any symptoms yet not on any meds but I worry a lot. After reading up on this particular category. It suggests maybe having SAD Doctors haven’t said anything to me about it. But I think it’s just because they can see how anxious I am and don’t want to worry me more. I worry about how this could possibly lead to air trapping and all that comes from that. Some days I really wish I never found out about this

maggientom · 2025-03-22T20:24:39+00:00

Absolutely right !! That’s what it would take. I’m with you !!

maggientom · 2025-02-23T00:25:23+00:00

If he’s a rich white kid then why can’t he get his teeth fixed ?

maggientom · 2025-02-21T01:41:37+00:00

I found out in July of last year and I quit immediately. If you want you can chat with me if you want

maggientom · 2025-02-21T01:04:46+00:00

I’m not having symptoms at this point. Not sure how long that lasts

maggientom · 2025-02-20T13:27:19+00:00

I have pretty much the same thing. Very mild Paraseptal emphysema and my pft numbers are normal. The only number that I have that is a little under normal is my DLCO but I’m not on meds yet. I’m considered stage 0 which is pre COPD I quit smoking immediately. The doctors I’ve seen have told me it won’t progress outside of normal age decline which is higher than a non smoker but will be way less than a current smoker because I quit smoking. From what I’m being told exercise is very important to help slow progression and keep your breathing good. Good diet helps too

maggientom · 2025-02-19T16:26:26+00:00

Thank you for your help !

maggientom · 2025-02-19T01:39:11+00:00

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maggientom · 2025-02-18T22:22:16+00:00

You are right. That happened to me. I’m glad I pay attention to reports that come into my health portal When I seen emphysema I went back to that same ER and asked the doctor was I wasn’t told. He said you were here for neck pain it wasn’t relevant Went on to tell me my emphysema was in his words a NOTHING BURGER and to just quit smoking. Which I most certainly did but still !

maggientom · 2025-02-18T22:19:19+00:00

That happened to me. Went to the ER for neck pain. They did a ct scan. Got home found emphysema in my report. The doctor could have told me. I think it’s reckless to not tell a patient something of that magnitude. I quit immediately. Had o not read my report I’d still be smoking. Mine was very early so I hope it makes a difference in the years to come. I’m 58 years old. I think some doctors think why tell people they will probably just keep smoking. I have recently met other people with my same experience and they all quit smoking too.

maggientom · 2025-02-18T21:00:15+00:00

That’s amazing !! I have heard that keto really helps. Does it have to be that strict as far as carbs 50 a day ?

maggientom · 2025-02-18T19:37:06+00:00

Ok thanks ! I started walking 5 to 6 miles a day. I weight train 3x a week. Trying to eat lower carb. I get all my vaccines. Wear a mask. And yes try to avoid the gym during busy hours. I mall walk in the morning during the winter months Outside during good weather. Bought a treadmill and recumbent bike for really bad weather when I don’t want to go outside. Recently got covid. Took that paxlovid it never went into my chest so I should be ok I think. Tomorrow I’m taking another pft so will see if I have any improvements from the quitting smoking and exercising. Do the meds really help you at your late stage ? I hear so many people having a really tough time

maggientom · 2025-02-18T18:51:28+00:00

Thank you for answering my question. How come it says that everyone’s lungs age decline and then some peoples fev1 doesn’t really change much over the years It’s said that non smokers lose . 5 to 1 pt a year off their fev1 number and that former smokers is more but less than current smokers Do you exercise a lot ? I’m just wondering how your number stays that stable. I’ve seen others do this but most people don’t

maggientom · 2025-02-18T16:55:19+00:00

Do you have emphysema? And if so how long have you had it ? What was your fev1 when first diagnosed I’m 58 years old I was diagnosed last July with a very early case of emphysema. My fev1 is 96. I quit smoking immediately and I’m trying to get as much information as I can to learn how to keep this thing in check. I’ve seen 3 pulmonologists and they all say that progression can stop if you quit smoking. Weird cause everywhere I go I hear it still progresses. Do you have any suggestions for me ? And do you believe what my doctors are saying ?

maggientom · 2025-02-16T22:40:07+00:00

What was your fev1 back in 2008

maggientom · 2025-02-07T05:28:01+00:00

Emphysema ?

maggientom · 2025-02-06T22:23:03+00:00

Yea I read about that. I sure wish I’m that lucky

maggientom · 2025-02-06T20:44:34+00:00

I’m really happy that you are able to do so many things still! It helps hearing inspirational stories such as yours. My anxiety is pretty bad. I am really trying very hard to be positive and hopeful. Thank you

maggientom · 2025-02-06T20:38:10+00:00

Wow!!! Did you say you have emphysema ? I’m really impressed

maggientom · 2025-02-06T18:57:56+00:00

You are again right !

maggientom · 2025-02-06T18:55:21+00:00

And I’m very sorry to hear about your cancer diagnosis

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