diagnosed with stage 2 copd a month ago. now all tests ,arterial blood gas ect. are within normal range. I have lost 40 lbs. with diet and exercise 270-230, still more to go ! any. Im off oxygen and feel 1000 percent better . Any chance I can turn the copd around if I keep doing what im doing?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. COPD is chronic, progressive lung disease. We can not cure it 100%. We can definitely halt its progression. And for this, you need to follow these steps. 1. Smoking cessation 2. Inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) 3. Adult pulmonary vaccines like influenza and pneumococcal. 4. Enroll in Pulmonary rehabilitation center where chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises are taught. If you follow this then COPD will not progress and remain controlled. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.