... Do you have a problem of exhaling the smoke, I seem to have to force it out or otherwise I seem to swallow it. And it difficult for me to talk feel like I don't have enough breath to complete a sentence. Do you have similar problems? How were you dx ? Thanks terlin (6 replies)
... I am in a similar situation in some ways. My dad was diagnosed with the disease 5 or 6 years ago, however, neither or my parents told me about it until about a year and a half ago. ... (2 replies)
... It sounds like a very difficult situation, and, yes, his COPD is very severe. He should be under the care of a good pulmonologist. ... (7 replies)
... scan with dye and they were normal. From what I have read on the net that emphysema would show up on the ct scan at least. ... (1 replies)
... the morning of my lung biopsy. Yes, I had lung cancer. Cancer is gone, but I have severe COPD. My COPD went from mild, before the surgery, to severe about 4 months after the surgery. ... (6 replies)
... I don't smoke so I can only offer suggestions, plus a perspective from a daughter watching her mother die of COPD and refusing to stop smoking. ... (6 replies)
... s of the cigarette. At the same time, I started to cut back on the number of cigs I smoked each day. I then started to stop inhaling all together. I still absorbed some of the nicotine through my mouth, but a whole lot less than when inhaling. ... (6 replies)
... I'm also with a stop smoking group, but that hasn't seemed to help either. ... (6 replies)
... Dear Mamaflo, I am 66, female, and quit smoking last year, after I was told that I had a lesion on my lung, that appeared to be cancer. ... (7 replies)
... My husband is a very inconsiderate person. He thinks if he turns the air machine on that should be fine. He is a very bad alcoholic and I do not like confrontation at this point in my life. Smokers all believe they have the right to smoke when and where they prefer. Thanks for your reply. It was appreciated (6 replies)
... law had COPD and asthma and did not allow smoking in her house. Husband and I smoked and all our friends smoked and my house was always filled with fumes but she visited we all went outside or to the basement to smoke even though it was my home. ... (6 replies)
... Seems I can well relate to what everyone is saying. I was diagnosed October 2007 with moderate COPD. And I am still smoking. Don't get me wrong. I am not proud of it whatsoever. And as my pulmonary doc told me, I am only killing myself. ... (7 replies)
... years ago and still I get bronchitis at least twice a year. I have a thyroid condition which affects my immune system so maybe that's why. ... (3 replies)
... Have you considered the electronic cigs? They have regular tobacco and menthol flavors. Contains nicotine... but without the ash, smoke & smell! I would recommend the BluCig disposable ones. Have tried different brands and this one has the thickest vapor, better taste. Other ones make your throat feel dry. Another plus is that it lasts as long as 3 packs would! Good luck. (6 replies)
... I think that what you might have is COPD. I, too, was a heavy smoker but, even though I stopped smoking 30 years ago, I was left with problems related to my habit. Before I stopped smoking, I had a terrible cough, bringing up lots of sputum. ... (2 replies)
... Hi I was diagnosed in oct 2006 with RBILD. I was devasted as I was only 30yrs old. I have 3 kids and did not want to miss them growing up. ... (2 replies)
... So any input is appreciated. Can a Chest x ray show if a COPD patient is still smoking or recently has smoked? ... (0 replies)
... My father was diagnosed with COPD. I'm not sure of the stage, but i do know that he coughs horribly and coughs up lots of phlegm. ... (2 replies)
... Avelox. They cultured my junk I coughed up and came back with, Haemophilus influenzae...with the explanation that it is the most common bacteria effecting people with COPD!!! I was told the antibiotic would take care of this infection. I AM STILL SICK.....now I'm starting to think, do I still have this infection? ... (0 replies)
... I am new to the forum. I have COPD. I quit smoking 6 months ago and there's definitely an improvement, but not as much as I would have liked to see. ... (4 replies)
