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RAF Mick's Story

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By raf69mick

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I live in Ilford Essex.

Started smoking at the age of sixteen. During 5 years service in The Royal Air Force, smoked on average 30 cigarettes a day. Reduced gradually over the years and stopped smoking in 1999.

In 2014 my wife had an accident which left her wheelchair bound and she was later found to be suffering from Dementia. I am her full time carer and hardly receive any assistance. Two years ago I was diagnosed with Emphysema and now use 2 inhalers. For the last 2 weeks have not been breathing properly through my nose, making it difficult for me to look after my wife or deal with all household requirements.

I have a doctors appointment for next Tuesday. If I am not able to receive the appropriate treatment, my wife may have to go into care.

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