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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funnyncnslr 02/05/2016

My wife was diagnosed with COPD in July, 2014..stage 3. I'm here to learn about this disease.. especially from people living with this disease as opposed to internet articles..and I am wonderfully surprised about all the people who had a "death sentence" years ago, still here and kicking on and doing well and living life.

I'm also a Therapist..so, interested in the emotional/psychological experiences for people with COPD and their loved ones.

Talk later

gwapo 02/05/2016

Nice to meet you......Im sure any questions you may have someone here will be able to guide you.....I am still learning as being Pro-Active as well as having a great sense of humour, goes a long way, even if at times it is just the Mask of Dionysus.

Take care and hope the missus is travelling ok at the moment....

Peter

deegran 02/06/2016

Welcome to our group! It's a good place to learn and to express yourself.

CaitsMom 02/06/2016

Welcome!

Imarighter 02/06/2016

Bless you for caring so much.

mchughirene 02/06/2016

Welcome...good luck to you and your Missus and ask whatever you want......

jarca 02/06/2016

welcome to the board.
COPD can move slow or fast, I hope your wife is doing well.
we are pretty open to questions here; ask away.
I know what it is like to live with this disease, but what is it like to have a loved one with it?

geo42 02/07/2016

Hi, welcome to the group.

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