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@Ralphie 

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Ralphie

Ms and Copd

I have had MS over 30 years been having breathing problems CT of lung clear yet symetry says Copd after high dose of steroids i am now fine i am sure its my ms still waiting to see respiratory consultant since last sep anyone agree
London, United Kingdom
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@mellowmedusa
@mellowmedusa
 

If your spirometry showed restricted lung function, and you improved after steroids, I'm afraid it is COPD. You're the 'right' age (though you can get it from being a heavy smoker or being pre-disposed at any age.) If this is the case, this is good as there are inhalers and tablets that can help and make you more comfortable. MS generally doesn't cause breathing difficulties - though the MS hug can make you temporarily feel like you do. Or with advanced MS, your respiratory muscles lose strength and you find it harder to exert yourself leading to SOB.

@mellowmedusa
@mellowmedusa
 

SOB = shortness of breath.