can copd be reversed - #26309
I am a bit worried after my recent diagnosis of COPD. I never thought I’d be here—last year I was running 5K races, and now I can’t even walk up a flight of stairs without feeling like I’m gasping for air. The doctor told me about the importance of changes in lifestyle, like stopping smoking (which I did!) and doing rehab. But honestly, I’m stuck on this question: can COPD be reversed? I keep reading different things online. Some folks say it can't be reversed but symptoms can be managed, while others say if you catch it early and make some drastic lifestyle changes, things could get better. Like, what does it even mean to manage COPD? I mean, is there a point where my lung function could improve? Or am I doomed to deal with this forever? I really want to know if can COPD be reversed in any way, and if there are any success stories out there. I don’t wanna sound too hopeful or unrealistic but I need to understand what I’m facing, you know? Have any of you had experiences or heard of anyone where they made significant improvements?
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