Keep on fighting!

[PoppyWillow]

Hi , I am new here. I have had Bronchiectasis since I was 2years old, and I am now 67. Along the way I have developed Asthma and COPD. Have had a roller coaster of a ride with my health, but I always think on the positive side of my conditions and keep on fighting !

[Hacienda]

Welcome PoppyWillow,

You will find a lot of Friends on here with the same COPD as yourself, I have Emphysema. You have had Bronchiectasis a Long Time. Keep on being Positive Hun. Love n Hugs. Carolina. xxxx

[PoppyWillow in reply to Hacienda]

Many thanks for your kind words. The same to you keep fighting also. Good luck. Xx

[Caspiana]

Hi PoppyWillow and a warm welcome to you. xx 🙋🐕

[PoppyWillow in reply to Caspiana]

Many thanks Caspiana. Xx

[Katinka46]

Welcome to this group. Members are warm, friendly, well-informed and hugely supportive. Fun and funny, as well.

Looking forward to hearing more about you

Kate x

[sassy59]

Welcome to you PoppyWillow. I love your positive attitude. My husband has that attitude too, it certainly helps. Take care. Xxxxx

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Hello PoppyWillow and welcome. Like you, I have never known anything but living with my bronchiectasis and I am 68. For me, the fighting has mostly been against government complaicancy and discrimination (cf s get what we are denied) not helped by medical and public ignorance.

I have been lucky in that I was treated in my childhood by the only doctor who was trying to do anything for those with bronch and basically that treatment is the same as I have today. This gave me what I regard as a normal life with daily nuisances.

I have been with two good bronch experts since 1981 and I keep up with developments.

When I found this site I discovered that I wasn’t alone. Being used to fighting the bad times by myself it is a comfort to have those who understand the difficult or miserable days. I have had a lot of emotional support from all of the lovely people on here, whatever condition they are coping with. It has made a big difference.

Onwards and upwards!

[Spacecat1]

Good for you. I try and stay happy. Oknhave a sad moment wereci wish i hadnt smoked all those years ago. But now i still going to remain happy with my familys and friends around they are been fantastic. Still have nights out with My friends even if i can't keep up with the drinking. Wevare still having fun dnd in the mean time some of my friends have quit smoking😁so keep smiling sun is just peeping through here.

[chubby2x22]

Welcome poppy. I like your attitude its a case of sink or swim I believe and I learned to swim many years ago. Keep strong. Jane