Stories

I don't know what is happening to me. The last week I got all ready for bed but can't sleep. When I lay down to go to bed, I'm finding...

My first grandson's countdown to birthday!! I've tried hard every day to get whatever exercise I can in. Have kept to my med routine and have taken my 10 supplements...

Hello, my name is Julie I am a smoker I do have COPD emphysema and I have three nodules on my lungs. I have severe pain in my back I...

About a month ago I was getting ready to shower and was having my usual anxiety. It was worse this time almost to the nervous breakdown point. I just stopped...

So got discharged on Saturday 14th after 4 day hospital stay. Opened mail on Sunday from my insurance. Dated jan 14th it was a notice of denial of medical coverage!...

Hi, I have been having these for a few years and they are getting worse it seems. Closer to get having them or lasting longer. I don't have a pulmonologist...

Had a 4th major flare up last night. Had gotten thru the other 3 that day in 30 -45 min or so. I was already drained and could not catch...

When I'm asked,"what's it like having COPD, Asthma,& Emphysema"? I give them a clip or a clothes pin to pinch their nose shut then, hand them a straw to place...

I was diagnosed about 6 months ago. I didn't have a lot of problems at first. Then I started getting a fever and headaches. This went on for about 10...

Hi I'm Amanda I'm 36 yrs old and I have COPD. Everyday is a struggle for me I got winded over night and haven't returned since. I have not made...

I was diagnosed in 2021 with both bronchiectasis and COPD (Emphysema). But my coughing history started in early childhood. I had bronchitis every couple of years. I'm 71 and the...

I have been treated for as long as I can remember for asthma, recently after a bad time, the doctor gave me two lots of steroids, and two of antibiotics...

I am slowed down a lot on most days so I have to make a plan each day as to what needs doing the most. I am on oxygen at...

I was diagnosed with COPD in 2002. I started at 20 percent lung function. Today with the help of my amazing Pulmonologist my lung function is at 79 percent! From...

I have always, taken pride on being fit for intense work-Captain on large commercial fishing boat. Yes, I did smoke, less than a pack a day, but never really inhaled...

Hi, I was diagnosed with COPD in 2010 and worked full-time until January 22. I was diagnosed with Stage IIIB SC Lung cancer on July 26, 2021. After I started...

It’s probably been 5 yrs since I was diagnosed with COPD I used to smoke cigarettes and cigars. Mowing my yard one day I kept running out of breath many...

I visited my pulmonary doctor today and he was overjoyed at the improvement in my COPD issues from the last treatment, at which time he prescribed prednisone 20 mg daily...

I've known about having COPD for about 9 years or so, but it's only been in the last 1 to 2 years that is become an increasingly difficult obstacle for...

I’m grateful for these emails and stories. I’ve discovered I’m not alone. Others get down or discouraged too. I learn new things and ideas. So I thank all of you...