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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Terrydavid 04/03/2013

Went in today because SOB. I am now taking tests for congestive heart failure. My meds, advair. Ventolin and Spiriva do not seem to be doing anything at all. I had blood tests today, tomorrow xrays. Hopefully they will figure it out.

deleted_user 04/03/2013

My prayers for you...

Dennis

Terrydavid 04/03/2013

Thanks Dennis.

Terry

grannie 04/03/2013

I hope you get a good report. Will pray for you.

Boo1962 04/04/2013

Let us know what you find out! I have Congestive Heart Failure also.

Boo

deleted_user 04/04/2013

Hope all comes out well for you!

deleted_user 04/04/2013

I also have congestive heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.

Best of luck to you on those tests:):):)

higginsp 04/04/2013

Thoughts and prayers coming your way!

deleted_user 04/04/2013

My prayers and thoughts are with you
God bless

deleted_user 04/04/2013

Sending prayers your way too! Keep us updated.

Hugs, Cindy

deleted_user 04/04/2013

My prayers are going your way. I hope they can find out the problem for you
God bless

deleted_user 04/04/2013

good luck

deegran 04/05/2013

Oh man. I don't enjoy going through tests. Good thoughts coming your way. Let us know.

Terrydavid 04/05/2013

Thank you all for the good wishes and prayers. They must have worked so far. The chest X-rays showed everything to be normal with COPD and no other problems. Still awaiting results of the blood tests.

Thanks again,
Terry

ChrissieUK 04/05/2013

so far so good but will still keep you in my prayers x

higginsp 04/05/2013

Terrydavid, what great news! We will continue praying for you!

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