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HAVING A GOOD DAY
I am taking prednizone for flare up of COPD end stage. I always feel so much better for about 2 weeks. Then back to breathing through nose out mouth. I have a big problem with doing to much, then the BIG PANIC when I cant breathe. BUTT today is a WONDERFUL day. GOSH every where I look the earth is waking up. GOOD MORNING EARTH!!!
posted 04/30/2010, comments (0)|
COPD Just discovered I am end-stage
Well, went to lung Doc. today. I asked what is my FEV1 ? I was told 24%. OK so I look it up on here. OK now I know why the Docs> keep telling me my lungs are bad. I sure wish they would have given me this NO. count before, it makes me understand better. BAD was just saying bad/// But 24% of 100 says lots. So now I wonder,... Read more
posted 04/28/2010, comments (7)|
Progression of Emphysema: How Do You Know It’s Near the End?
Emphysema is one of the main diseases included in the diagnosis “chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,” or COPD. The other is chronic bronchitis. Most people with COPD have a combination of both. Some people have mostly chronic bronchitis, while others have mostly emphysema. In most cases, COPD is a disease caused by cigarette... Read more
posted 03/03/2010, comment (1)|
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Young With COPD Part III: An Interview with Laura
With brown waist-length hair, smooth skin, and happy eyes, Laura doesn't look her age. At first glance you'd think she's a very young, healthy 48, but her lungs tell a different story. Laura has severe COPD. In this, the third and final part of our series "Young with COPD," we sit down and talk with Laura. Her take on being Young with COPD might... Read more
posted 11/24/2009, comments (7)|
