Hi @jeanette52, welcome to Connect.
I'd like to introduce to other members on Connect talking about emphysema, lung congestion and complications of A-Fib. Please meet @robertjr @waterboy @ppeschke @cognac @windwalker @sneakerss @jo54 @crashnam and @penlee. You can read more about them in these discussions:

– COPD/ Emphysema https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/copd-emphysema/
– Palpitations & Emphysema https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/palpitations-emphysema/
- Stop smoking panic attacks https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stop-smoking-panic-attacks/

Quitting smoking is really hard. @littleonefmohio @merpreb certainly understand that. But it must be especially when you work hard to manage anxiety and have recently suffered such a heart-wrenching loss. One step at a time.