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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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This story could of been mine. I am also on oxygen 24/7 and performing daily tasks like dressing, bathing, cooking, etc. has become almost impossible. It's a lonely life when...
Jo Havelick hat's right it's a disease Jo I hope you can get some relief with your Dr love you my friend 🙏
Copd and depression seem to go hand in hand.And showers are horrible to do.But i can not give up even tho sometimes in the morning i think about it, but keep on trying.