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How long have you lived with COPD?

Posted by puddy68 @puddy68, Sep 30, 2024

Hi there - I'm so sorry, this is my second post in 2 days. I think I mentioned in my previous post that I was FEV1 50%. I think I also mentioned [and if I didn't, it would be pretty obvious] that I suffer from severe anxiety and depression. Have managed to push a psych appointment to tomorrow - this COPD has really thrown me. I'm absolutely convinced I only have a few years left to live, no matter what I read [and I'm now staying away from google]. I realised I needed help when I wasn't believing what I'm reading, and I'm driving my family crazy. I have just one question - would people be willing to share with me how long they have had COPD for? I'm sorry for repeating myself........I'm just reaching out for as much help as I can. God Bless.

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crystalena | @crystalena | 3 hours ago
In reply to @marg47 "I have read your comment on COPD, very interesting it sounded identical to my symptoms only..." + (show)
@marg47

I have read your comment on COPD, very interesting it sounded identical to my symptoms only difference I have been diagnosed with Emphasema just 6 months ago. I have Asthma, Bronchitis, and COPD for the last two years (that were know about). I need sleeping tabs or I just don’t sleep! What is O2, I’ve never heard of it but you have peaked my interest. Not sure where you live but I’m in Australia.

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People refer to oxygen as O2.

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hicopd | @hicopd | 26 minutes ago

O2 is oxygen. I have a stationary concentrator and portable concentrators which supply it. Have had it via liquid oxygen but it’s rarely ever available in the US any more due to budget cutbacks.

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