AS and lung function - 03/09/18 04:50 PM
Hi
it's been a while.....
I just recently had a respiratory function test ( I'm 63 now) and it looks like the DX is gonna be type 2 COPD (moderate)
I have googled all this stuff now and understand how the test works but would this test not prove difficult in the first place with someone who has had AS for many years c/w greatly reduced chest expansion capabilities and a moderate scoliosis?
Would my ability to complete this test to a satisfactory level not be reduced by the AS whether or not I had COPD?
I guess some of you long termers have some breathing issues with your AS,yeah?
Hope you are all well
it's been a while.....
I just recently had a respiratory function test ( I'm 63 now) and it looks like the DX is gonna be type 2 COPD (moderate)
I have googled all this stuff now and understand how the test works but would this test not prove difficult in the first place with someone who has had AS for many years c/w greatly reduced chest expansion capabilities and a moderate scoliosis?
Would my ability to complete this test to a satisfactory level not be reduced by the AS whether or not I had COPD?
I guess some of you long termers have some breathing issues with your AS,yeah?
Hope you are all well