Diagnosed with copd today

[otto12]

Hi. I went to the walk in clinic today because I was ice cold and had trouble breathing. I thought my anemia was getting worse. They did an x Ray and told me my lungs looked good except I had COPD. I didn't ask questions because I was sick and very tired. A month ago I had an x ray of my lungs and no one said anything about COPD. Can this happen that fast?  What can I expect?  My oxygen level was 98%. Thank you.

[otto12]

Thank you for your response.  The x ray showed hyper inflated lungs consistent with COPD. I've been very worried. Getting breathing tests done Tuesday.  

[Alexis1197]

It sounds more like an infection. COPD takes years to develop, shouldn't make you feel sick or cold and cannot be diagnosed with an x-ray. You should talk to your regular doctor and ask about a lung function test (spirometry).