Carla Bellucci's Shock COPD Diagnosis

Carla Bellucci, 44, has revealed her diagnosis with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a serious and incurable lung condition. The influencer, who gained notoriety for faking depression to get a free nose job, shared the news last week, describing it as a shock but also a relief to finally understand her ongoing health issues. Bellucci has struggled with severe asthma and has experienced chest infections and pneumonia over the past two years, leading to her recent diagnosis.

Despite the severity of COPD, which affects around 1.4 million people in the UK and is often linked to smoking, Bellucci was diagnosed without being a smoker. She is now reliant on steroid inhalers and emergency medicines to manage the condition, seeing lung specialists for ongoing care. Bellucci emphasized a shift in her perspective, stating health is wealth and she plans to travel more and appreciate every moment of life. She expressed a desire to use her platform to educate others about COPD and encourage smokers and vapers to quit, acknowledging the irony of her situation as she doesn't smoke.