I was diagnosed at 45 (55 now) They x-rayed and told me it was COPD. No one ever gave more extensive tests until it was recentley as it is much worse. The best thing he can do is QUIT smoking (if he does) I was unable to put the cigs down for 6 years after diagnosis. That made a HUGE difference in how sick I am now. I still have a pretty decent quality of life, but not a very active life. If he can quit now, He will likely play with his grandchildren.
he just had the xray confirming COPD. But we know nothing about it. He is really sleepy all the time. This only happend after his mom died, and he went after her garage with a vaccum that spit dust back at him. He is coughing constantly, and really sleepy.
Hi!
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is basically an obstruction to airflow. Asthma is the commonest COPD. It can also be due to exposure to asbestos, silisca etc. Yes, doctors generally specify the stage if it is in the later stages. If you husband is very breathless, coughs a lot, is easily fatigued, and not responding to treatment then he is in later stages. If he has just been diagnosed, then probably it is in early stage, and hence the doctor has not mentioned. However, please discuss this with your husband's treating doctor. Take care!