I got a check up today and the doctor told me that I have a condition called emphysema. He said that I developed it from smoking for 23 years. When I told him all of my symptoms, he said that he had to do a physical exam and they did chest x-rays. The doctor said that emphysema is irreversible and can not be cured. He told me the best way to stop it from getting worse is to stop smoking. He also said there was something called Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Pulmonary Rehab is a program of exercise and different classes that teach you about your lungs. He also said that I should try to exercise regularly to improve my breathing.
-Michele
No comments:
Post a Comment