My StoryHello fellow COPD travelers. About 7 years ago, I was rushed to the hospital with pneumonia. I didn't even know I had...reactions1comment
Steve WoolfHi all - I am 51, my name is Steve and I live in Westport. Back in the day I ran Irish...reactions2comments
LIFE in my NEW WORLD...I smoked for 40 something years when I quit smoking my BODY fell apart. I was told by my regular family doctor...reactions5comments
I'm 56 Years Old and a Mess!I know 56 is not old, but my body just seems to be falling apart. I was diagnosed (guessing) about 13-14 years...reactions12comments
What could and didI do hope this helps or save anyone with COPD as divine intervention helped a doctor to fight as he was fighting...reactionscomments
Sherry's COPDMy name is Sherry, I have stage 4. Went to my doctor today, he said things that upset me terribly which I...reactions5comments
Peter QueripelLiving with chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and bronchiectasis over 20 years has been quite a journey. After a visit to my doctor he...reactions6comments
Surgery paralyzed my diaphragm on the left sideI have COPD. Yes, I used to smoke over my entire adulthood. Some periods in my life were worse than others and...reactions3comments
Lung Volume Reduction SurgeryAfter reading a lot of stories most of which sounded a lot like me (hospitalization, oxygen, pulmonary rehab), seven weeks ago I...reactions7comments
Chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and bronchiectasisHi everyone - so nice to have a site that probably understands how you feel. I'm 62 and have COPD - well...reactions7comments
Flu to Bronchitis2010 diagnosed with cough variant asthma. At the time I would cough.. exhaling... till I passed out. Advair, ventolin... till insurance didn't...reactions2comments
Dale TateI am an 88 year old male - used to smoke two to three packs of cigarettes per day - took me...reactions4comments
PattyHi, I am 64 years old. I found out in the summer of 2016 that I have COPD. I have never smoked...reactions2comments
Hello, still breathing!!I am 82 years old, was told when I was in my early 50's I had emphysema. Now I have COPD, and...reactions2comments
To the 53 year old with COPDHello, No you don't give up - I know what you are going through. I have COPD myself since 2011. And yes...reactions6comments
TrilogyGot it several months ago had strong pressure, then they put on new filter and I can barely feel it. They are...reactions2comments
MeI have been diagnosed, with emphysema. Have shadows, scars, and crystallization in lungs. Still working. Have other issues besides this. I walk...reactions1comment
Life with AnimalsWe have had standard poodles for over 45 years, unfortunately last week we had to put Tegan to sleep. She was an...reactions2comments
53 Years Old with End StageI am 53 and was diagnosed in 2012 with COPD and all the other stuff that comes with it! January 2016 I...reactions12comments
A life with COPDI am 64, was diagnosed with COPD 6 years ago at that time I went to pulmonary therapy. I did the 12...reactions8comments
