First impression when found out was diagnosed with COPD and Starting a family while having COPD
What was your first impression when you found out you were diagnosed with COPD?
Unrelated note,
I read that most people who are diagnosed with COPD are passed their childbearing years. I was wondering if there are any complications when having COPD and having kids?
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- thanks for posting this forum on our page! I'm hopeful others will chime in with their thoughts and experiences for you. Figured I would comment and "bump" this post to the top so folks can see it 😀 I hope you're having a gentle day! -Alesandra (COPD.net Team) 
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I cannot comment on the childbearing year's part, but my first impression when I found out was probably different than most people's reaction to the news. I was in ICU with bleeding lungs and mycobacterial pneumonia. My pulmonologist did a bronchial scope and cauterized the bleeding spots in my lungs. After I was out of anesthesia and had the breathing tube removed, he explained to me the situation. In my stupor, I didn't really have much of a reaction other than this doctor is going to take care of me and get me on the correct path. Once I got out of the hospital and had a clearer head, my impressions were to learn as much as I can about this disease. That is how I found this website and a slew of information. Which I soaked up like a sponge. Now when I see my doctor, we can have conversations about my condition and a treatment plan which I understand. Getting all worried and depressed about having COPD does nothing to help cope with it. I am doing fairly well and follow my treatment plan to a T. No major problems in the year and 4 months since my diagnoses, and no worries about keeping it under control. So, all is well for having an incurable and progressive disease for me anyway. Hope this answers your question. Take care and God Bless.
This is the first time I'd heard the beginning of your story. It sounds like you had really good care at the hospital that first time. I'm so glad you decided to take an active role in your health by learning. I feel confident that it's had a great impact on your wellbeing, and you are such an open, supportive part of our group here. Don't underestimate the good you do for others here. 😀 -Melissa, copd.net team ,
Thanks Melissa! I just call 'em like I see 'em. Take care!
Unfortunately, when I was told I did not take it that seriously. I did not stop smoking as I should have. Now I have quit but it was not that long ago. I had to quit. I was sent to the ER where they diagnosed me with pneumonia. I could not stop coughing and I could hardly talk. I am home now and feeling somewhat better, but my Doctor told me I have severe emphysema (which did not surprise me). I just feel so stupid now that I did not listen to my Doctor right at the beginning when he begged me to quit smoking. So now am paying the price.
Hi again, CM58322a - you have certainly come to the right place. Here, at COPD.net, we are all about all things COPD and COPD related. We appreciate your new membership within the community. Clearly, you have a lot of worthwhile informational experience when it comes to this disease and smoking (and not smoking, too!)
Wishing you well,
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)
