Hi my name is susan and im 69 soon i wastold i had copd in January so just getting used to the idea.
copd: Hi my name is susan and im 6... - Lung Conditions C...
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Hello and welcome.
Etheline123 welcome to the site I know how you feel I was diagnosed in 2012 I couldn't take it in for a while but it does get better their all great on this forum very knowledgable and supportive any questions you have they will try and answer it best wishes x
Welcome Susan. You will find lots of advice and support with a good dose of humour thrown in too. Looking forward to hearing more from you. Xxxx
Hello Susan and welcome. I hope you're managing everything ok and are looking after yourself.
Sue x
Hi Etheline123 ,
Useful to get the results of the spirometry test - gives an indication of what stage you are at. Best thing is stopping smoking (unless you already have) as smoking will (rapidly) speed up the rate at which the illness takes hold.
Best wishes
Good morning Susan, and a warm welcome from us. I read that you are waiting for PR....it has great benefits. You will enjoy it as well. I wish I could go more than once.
Welcome Etheline
Hi Susan, I've had Emphysema for 27 years and I have just one rule. I AM THE BOSS. Not the Emphysema. Just keep reminding yourself that you are in charge.
You can live alongside C.O.P.D. (no matter what form it takes) just as long as you decide how you let it affect your day to day life. Good Luck.