Who else here is dealing with COPD? [View all]

I have been diagnosed for 2 or 3 years and have done moderately well. Recently, though, I find it harder and harder to get much work without getting short of breath. Before I ask for change in my medical routine, I would like to see what I can do on my own that might increase my stamina. I get very tired very quickly which I think is due to oxygen shortage. I have just started doing some simple exercises with light weights using my arms and shoulders. I do these sitting down for back support since I have degenerative disc disease and don't want to stress my back. I want to start walking more. My back gives out much faster than my lungs, so the back has to to be strengthened before I can walk enough to challenge my lungs.

Any other suggestions? Anyone doing pulmonary PT?

Thanks, Alfie