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COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Last Active: May 7 11:49am | Replies (26)

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@kathleenshank68

I was diagnosed with COPD, in 2017, which was too late , as I had been smoking for 55 Plus years!! Scared me, and finally threw them down….cold turkey…When the Dr. told me There was No cure, Terminal…..it is now January 8,2024, I am 79, and in end stage, and, on oxygen 24/7, a nebulizer 4 times a day, and on a “Trilogy sleep system”, because I retain CO2, which has put me in the hospital, more times then I can remember. I only tell you part of my story, to encourage you, and anyone else to Quit smoking, if I could quit, anyone can.

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I agree with you, my story is very similar. I am on oxygen 24/7 and just got out of the hospital for an acute exacerbation from C02. Its obviously not going to get any better but I do have a positive attitude and a good mental outlook about life in general.
There is no one to blame for this, just me and if I could prevent one person from starting to smoke, I would be a Happy Camper!
If you are still smoking, it only can get worse!

you are telling my story!