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...
Hi everyone!. Just joined your COPD group this morning. I'm finding my way around the site. Trying to complete my profile... etc.. You all are such a font of knowledge - thank you all for your contributions to same.
I hope to return this afternoon, "see" you then!
I hope to return this afternoon, "see" you then!
We are here to listen to each other; learn from one another; but mostly to support and understand the physical and emotional changes that this disease has on the rest of our life.
Once you get settled down w/yr Pulmo doctoring thing, you can then get "busy" enjoying yr retirement. Good Luck...
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@ jarca & deegran - Thank you both for your warm welcome.
@ Whatsauname - Thank you for opening your window of understanding to this newbie.
Sandy. >^..^