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Jackie Smedley's Story
As a youth, I was not informed of the dangers of smoking because "everybody did it." My parents smoked and so did I. In 2013, I was diagnosed with stage 2 COPD. Since my diagnosis, I have gone down the slope of COPD quickly. I am now on oxygen 24/7. Even the most simple tasks have become a burden.
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I will be 87 yes old next month been on oxygen almost 14 years full time night only before that. Yes my life has changed. Changes every day. I try to have a good out look and...
Good information 😊👍 Just getting through a copd flair up due to pneumonia and the flu..😒
Meditation is great but I would give anything for a prescription for diazepam for when the heavy panic attacks hit. Can't breathe- panic= can't breathe = escalation of panic....