I don't know, or care, what stage I'm at. Anyone else?
I was given a tentative diagnoses of COPDin 2020 when I was in the hospital with a DVT/PE.
I had a PFT a few months later and another one a few years later. At that time my FEV1 was 54%, so not too bad.
At my last GP appointment I asked if he thought I should have another PFT and his reply was "only if I really wanted to".
He said that he really prefered to work with me to help allievate symptoms, and that my numbers don't really make any difference to my treatment, which at this point is Atrovent 3 times a day and 3L O2 for exertion. Plus an hour a day of indoor walking or biking.
A friend told me I was crazy and should be getting tested yearly because it's the only way to get the best treatment. I disagree.
I'm curious if anyone else feels like I do, or also think I'm a bit bonkers, and your reasons why.
I doubt I'll change my view, but I do like to get other perspectives.