I went to have a baseline pulmonary function test today-spirometry. It showed that there is a mild obstruction, and I did not have an asthma attack any point during the test. Although it is probably true that I have asthma as well, I probably have COPD hopefully stage I. I'll go or other tests to discover the source of the obstruction. I have pretty much known for about 4-5 years that I have chronic bronchitis. I just couldn't face the music and had a terrible time quitting smoking. I came down with bronchitis in 2005. I thought it would go away on its own, but it lingered until I was given a Z-pack. Every 5-7 months after that I got bronchitis and started doing research. I didn't know that chronic bronchitis was irreversible. Although UC San Francisco told me that I had asthma, they ended up prescribing a Combivent inhaler, which is very rarely prescribed for anything other then COPD. For the most part, I can do the advanced exercises in the gym without using the inhaler. Luckily, I'm now mentally and emotionally able to face the music.
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 461
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 12,908
Amount Saved: $5,485.90
Life Gained:
Days: 51 Hrs: 21 Mins: 20 Seconds: 6
