COPD & Emphysema Support Group

COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...

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sillouette 11/10/2012

hi,I'm new here,I've had COPD & Emphysema for three years and its progressively getting worse.I hope to make lots of new friends who understand how I feel.That's it really,I'm sick of not being able to breathe and hopefully talking with friends who have the same illness,I can feel better about me,thanks,please feel free to be my friend.
sillouette

bjrapp2020 11/10/2012

Hello!! Welcome to the group. I have only been a member a few months, and have learned so much!! Everyone is nice and helpful, and most of all understanding. Feel free to ask questions or just make comments. You are among friends here, that is the way they made me feel!!
BJ

sillouette 11/10/2012

Thank you so much to everyone,I am overwhelmed!.I look forward to getting to know you all much better.

debib399 11/11/2012

Welcome to the group, you will find this is a wonderful group with lots of info.

deleted_user 11/11/2012

Welcome to a group of wonderful people. It is also so nice to have a place to go and talk about your problems and vent when needed. Everyone is here when needed
God Bless

loveanhugs 11/11/2012

Glad you have found us all and welcome to the group, if there's anything your not sure off just ask as there will always be someone around to help you. Take Care.

Hugs
Ellen.

j-h 11/11/2012

Glad you found this place. I haven't been in here long but check in often cause I don't discuss this with others at all. Makes you feel pretty alone with it. Nice to share freely.

deleted_user 11/13/2012

Hi and welcome looking forward to geting to know you.

sillouette 11/15/2012

thank you so much everyone,I am not too well at the moment.My doctor has put me on steroids for a week six a day,and an antibiotic as I have a very bad chest infection.I'm also on Spireva and salbutomol daily which I've been on for 3 years;I am using the salbutomol much more than I was,at least 8/10 times a day.I also am being sick in the mornings so that I can clear the lungs otherwise I can't breathe,but hey,I'm 57 now as my kids keep reminding me lol.you know what tho?,thanks to you guys I have one thing I haven't had for a long time,....I have hope,thank you so much!

deegran 11/15/2012

sillouette, Ugh. I'm sorry you're not feeling well. Take care.

deleted_user 11/15/2012

Hi Silouette, Welcome to the group!!

sillouette 11/16/2012

thanks guys,I really appreciate your kind words,blessings everybody.

deleted_user 11/16/2012

Hi Sil 57 is not old your still a young man.

sparkles0521 11/19/2012

Welcome sillouette. There are a lot of great people here,and you
can get a lot of great information.

Hugs,
Deanna

sillouette 11/19/2012

Thanks so much guys!.I am very close to tears here and that's not easy for an stubborn old bear like me to admit to,far less type.you've all given me so much kindness,I'm being treated for severe clinical depression with suicidal tendencies and I have been quite ill;but thanks to you guys,I think I'll hang around for a little longer,....thank you all so much!!

roseypeach 11/19/2012

A warm welcome to you!

Ask as many questions as you like, that's why we are all here, to help each other.

God bless!

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