If only I had known betterStarted smoking when I started nursing in 1966! It seemed the normal think to do and all the nurses and senior staff smoked so be one of the crowd. I... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
DeterminedI grew up with both my parents smoking (in the house) and all the adult relatives. There were ash trays in every room. I started smoking in high school around... By 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My storyI was diagnosed with severe COPD 3 years ago. I smoked for over 42 years and when I was rushed to the hospital one day on my way to work... By x0iu4i1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
COPD Makes Things Harder, But Life is FunWhen I was first diagnosed with COPD in 1987 I gave it little thought. Yes I had got a little short of breath. But worse was the bronchitis. I was submitted... By derekc5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments