When I was first told I had COPDI denied it I just refused to have it and quit smoking. I did have it In 2007 I quit smoking too late lungs already messed up but still going...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesEmphysemaChronic Bronchitis
How do you deal with knowing what it's going to do to you, when your times up.I was told two and a half years ago that I had asthma, chronic bronchitis ,COPD , and in stage 3 emphysema, I didn't believe them. I partied, smoked ,drank...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesEmphysemaProgressionMental Health
I have more of a questionI want and need to talk about my emphysema but doing so makes me realize and acknowledge that it's real. I was diagnosed 3 years ago with moderate to severe...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesEmphysemaCopingAwareness
Grieving with COPDGrieving sucks – looking for another place to live not helping. It’s making it worse. Like I’m trying to stuff myself and my life into a box that I don’t...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesEmphysemaChronic Bronchitis
COPD research SurveyHello everyone, I hope you are all feeling well today. My name is Jonathan Willoughby, and I am a doctoral student from the Doctor of Nursing Practice Department at Clarke...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesChronic BronchitisEmphysemaHospice & Palliative Care
Out patient surgery? Zephyr Valve treatmentHave any of you heard of THE ZEPHYR VALVE TREATMENT?....If so has any one of you had this new treatment where they place valves in your collapsing airways that make...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesAwarenessBreathingEmphysema
Anyone had lung reduction surgery I am being considered for lung reduction surgery ,wondering if anyone has had this surgery and how it went...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesEmphysema
COPD / PackingWhat are some of your tips when it comes to packing with COPD? Do you handle this in small sections - turn up your oxygen to keep going? I need...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesBreathingEmphysema
Living with End Stage EmphysemaDuring my last hospital visit in May, one of the pulmonary doctors told me I had end-stage emphysema. I had never heard this diagnosis before, and got very emotional, thinking...Reactions0reactionsComments48 repliesEnd StageEmphysema
talking with emphysemaDoes anyone have trouble with their breathing and pressure and fatigue after talking? I was a big talker and now I can only talk for a few minutes as after...Reactions0reactionsComments27 repliesEmphysemaTips & AdviceSymptoms