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@6021neal

I feel your pain, worst feeling in the world...... breathlessness. I can't do anything, taking a shower is a major undertaking. However, I know what caused my problems....... 55 years of smoking cigarettes. I am 70 years old, and finally threw the darn things away three weeks ago, I have no desire to go back, but the damage is done, and it is devastating. I am starting pulmonary rehab. next week. Hoping for a miracle, I guess, but, maybe they can help me a little bit. Obviously, your problem is not the same as mine. But the end result is the same. Maybe you should see another doctor....... at least I know why I had to pay the price.

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i know how you feel i am on oxyen 24/7 but it does't stop me from goiing places just came back from a cruise to alaska . i stopped smoking the day my daughter came home from m.d. anderson in houston cancer center and i never smoked again. i lost my daughter has been 5 years this month i am 72 and do the best that i can i wish that i never smoked but its to late now i hope you feel better.

Applause to you for quitting!!! I am 71 and have smoked since i was 14.. I tell the nice "little" nurses ..I've smoked longer than you have been alive.. which is a revelation..!! Praying God will heal your lungs!! And you will be strong and stay quit.. I am encouraged now to try harder!! So your post has helped me!! (I have alot of gastro issues..statring to have some heart issues to.. iI better thro these things out..) God bless you and thank you for posting!!