COPD - All SharePosts

tailspin37

72 yrs old, smoking 59 yrs, have COPD

posted 10/17/2009, comments (0)

Two weeks smoke free

Today I woke up and realized that I did not have a cigarette for two weeks. The lozenges are a big help for me, and any cravings I get, are easily walked off. I am able to walk a lttle bit faster without getting out of breath. On Monday, I am going to extend my walks to 45 minutes; 30 minutes now. My... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

tailspin37

(Profile)

72 yrs old, smoking 59 yrs, have COPD

Trying To Quit

RSS

posted 10/14/2009, comments (0)

11 Days Smoke Free!!!

Well, this is my 11th day smoke free, and I am having a fairly easy time of it. I average 12 Lozenges/day, so they are really helping with the cravings. It is starting to get colder here on Long Island, and with the short time without cigarettes, I notice one big improvement; Cold Weather Coughing. What with the... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

EXPERT

Jane M. Martin

(Profile)

CRT & Author

Our Expert | Health Professional

Get Widget | RSS

posted 10/14/2009, comments (0)

I’m Too Young to Have COPD! Or am I?

"COPD? At my age? I'm only 46! There's no way. I'm too young to have that horrible disease." Dave was stunned. Lately he'd been a little more short of breath than usual, and his colds hung on for longer than they used to, but this... this just couldn't be. "COPD is a disease for old people," he thought. "Old smokers who are... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

EXPERT

Kathi MacNaughton

(Profile)

RN health writer & family caregiver for a person living with COPD

Our Expert | Caregiver

RSS

posted 10/13/2009, comments (0)

COPD & the Non-Smoker

You've never smoked a cigarette in your life, but your doctor just told you that you have COPD, which stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Are you wondering how this can be? Isn't COPD a disease of smokers and former smokers? While it's true that in the United States, COPD in 80% to 90% of all people diagnosed was due to... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

EXPERT

Kathi MacNaughton

(Profile)

RN health writer & family caregiver for a person living with COPD

Our Expert | Caregiver

RSS

posted 10/05/2009, comments (4)

It's Autumn: Do You Know Where Your Flu Shot Is Coming From?

In my area of the world, leaves are beginning to drop from branches and litter the ground, the air is noticeably cooler after the sun goes down and sandals and tank tops are pushed into the back of the closet in favor of socks and sweatshirts. Must be autumn... As the fall season overtakes us, it is time to start thinking about preventing... Read more Chevron

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message