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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SoftFlower
SoftFlower
Take a look at all the great research going on to help us.

http://www.lungusa.org/finding-cures/research-news/ran/

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LilEllie
LilEllie
Holly, thanks for the link. I know that there is research on Pulmonary diseases on the local level here that is funded by the NIH. I found additional information at the link you provided regarding the status of stem cell therapy.

For anyone interested in just where research stands on the stem cell question for therapy for us, you might go to the above link and have a look see.

Really interesting....
deleted_user
deleted_user
wow I am impressed. thank u
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm hoping and praying.............thanks for the post.
nodrogmot
nodrogmot
hoping and praying too.
Peta44
Peta44
That's looking real good.

Thanks for sharing Holly x x
Peta44
Peta44
That's looking real good.

Thanks for sharing Holly x x
Peta44
Peta44
That's looking real good.

Thanks for sharing Holly x x
Peta44
Peta44
That's looking real good.

Thanks for sharing Holly x x
Peta44
Peta44
That's looking real good.

Thanks for sharing Holly x x
Peta44
Peta44
LOL - I only clicked on Add once I promise :o)