My struggle with doctors...I have been struggling with asthma for decades, smoking since 13 years old, quit smoking at 33 years old, my breathing slowly got worse as my life... By dawnish1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Doing pretty well so far...I quit smoking 19 years ago - I had smoked 3 packs a day for about 45 years.... By laurawiggins1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Early Stages Of COPD: What To Know...Of those diagnosed who smoke, many are encouraged to quit smoking. But, one study showed that only 5% of these individuals quit smoking.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
To work or not...I'm struggling to quit smoking. My primary Dr suggested I go to oxygen 24/7.... By jillybean1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Blame Game...During my smoking days, I saw numerous commercials, and the kids brought things home from school telling parents to quit smoking. Did I listen?... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Advise for 1st lung Dr. Appointment...So I quit smoking (16 days ago) and made an appointment with a pulmonary specialist. I'm 53 years old and have a highly stressful job....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
What Would Your Current Self (CS) Say to Your Newly Diagnosed (ND) Self?...“You know you’ve gotta quit smoking, Kev,” one doctor told me. “You’re gonna be dead in a few years if you don’t.”... By KevinDavitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Why Quitting Smoking is So Hard...Of those who quit, 80% returned to smoking within one month. Why?... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
6 Tips To Avoid When Quitting Smoking...So, you smoke and want to quit. Here are 6 things to avoid doing. This is all in an effort to make it easier to quit By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Causes & Risk Factors...However, the risk also falls if you quit smoking.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Kind of funny in a way...I just wanted to quit smoking . I signed up for a smoking cessation program from my health care coordinator....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
A New Year, A New Management Plan...The American Lung Association’s proven quit smoking program is available at FreedomFromSmoking.org, or individuals can get free support from trained tobacco... By American Lung Association2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A surprising diagnosis...I thought that because I quit smoking 30 years ago that I would be "safe" from lung disease. Now I'm on meds, feeling better.... By threeofsix1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
I'm Mom So I'm Expected To Do Everything...I'm 4 years after diagnosis, quit smoking 2 years ago. I read online life expectancy for emphysema is 5 years but I feel okay....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
COPD Myths vs. Facts...First of all, quit smoking if you're still smoking. That's the single best thing you can do for your future survival.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Wife of a COPD Patient...He immediately quit smoking. Everything was going great until October of 2019. He had a terrible coughing, sneezing spell.... By mamabear631 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Surprised diagnosis...I quit smoking in my 30's!... By msCentsibly1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Does COPD cause a-fib?...Quit smoking Oct 31 2017. Jan 10 had major exacerbation and ended up with a-fib....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
End of a Horrible Year...So far I have tried and failed to quit smoking 3 times. I have seriously considering trying E-cigarettes.... By sardonicus1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Tips for Living Your Best Life With End-Stage COPD...If you haven't quit smoking yet, you will still benefit from doing so, even at this late stage.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments