Why did i smoke

[devon29]

tried lots of inhalers but made my breathingworse now tried TRIXEOAEROSPERE but the same thing

[Blackbird9]

Its a horrible question.. im sure all us smokers ask ourselves now and again dont beat yourself up for doing it ..

Have you tried Trimbow thats the one i started around 3months back and its working fine...hope you get a resolve have a long chat with your GP or practitioner at the practice 🥰

[tomc]

Iwas the same, Loved a ciggie but bad health so went on the vaping trail.

After a few months on them I was gagging literally so, one morning I woke up stretched for the vape ... and something inside me said DON`T , after years of trying to stop the habit i Listened to that very loud voice and threw the lot into the bin.

That was 10 years ago and now, the very smell turns my stomach.

Although I feel a hypocrite for holding my breath when I pass a smoker now... It was the best self help I ever gave myself.

Keep at giving up, it is sooooooo worth it to have clean smelling clothes, house and car.

You can do it, If I could after years of blowing wages up in smoke , you can do it.

Good luck.

Tom.

[JulyAugust in reply to tomc]

Hi Tom, I tried vaping for a few months after I gave up smoking and I would say it’s as bad for you as smoking. It definitely affected my chest.

[tomc in reply to JulyAugust]

Has the experience helped you to give up the ciggies though?

OOP`S,i HAVE JUST READ YOUR BIO.

I have a co2 of 92 and lung capacity of 40-41% but sometimes my CO2 will go to 97 and fluctuate to as low as 86%

This new con sultant say`s your doing well HELL NO I can`t walk up the stairs without sounding like Thomas the tank engine.

I do have other problems but AT LEAST i AM STILL BREATHING Although kids think i`m creepy, especially at night when they are trying to sleep. arhhhhhhhhhhh.

The positive is ........ you are doing everything right except for anxiety which, is something I think we all have.

SO as Mr Spock say`s "live long and prosper" NOT: I said Mr Spock NOT Doctor Spock!

Tom.😇

[peege]

Perhaps you've given up by now devon, if not please do to give you and your loved ones a better quality of life.

I don't know much about copd though have to ask - did you give enough time for the inhalers to take effect? They usually take at least 3 weeks to kick in sometimes longer. Also do you know if youre taking them correctly , there are demonstrations on youtube &/of the makers websites.

[devon29 in reply to peege]

hi I gave up smoking 7 years ago

[Patk1]

I would persevere with inhalers.get asthma nurse at gp surgery to check yr technique too.ru using a spacer with them

All the best

[garshe]

I gave up smoking when diagnosed 12yrs ago best decision ever. We all ask that question. "Why did I Smoke ?"I know I did as theres nothing else wrong with me healthwise, other than COPD brought on by smoking.

I Dont dwell on it and am grateful for every single day. I concentrate on what I can do not what I cant. It works for me and I enjoy every day. I embrace the fact I am 78yrs young as many dont get that privilege.

Keep enjoying life and your trips out etc .sending love xxSheila 💕⚘

[JulyAugust in reply to garshe]

Hi Sheila, you are doing well if you’re 78 with this condition. Best wishes, Jan

[Fircone]

Hi devon29, I too struggle with the inhalers. I was diagnosed 12 years ago and struggled with tolerating an inhaler back then. I eventually chose seretide 50. I started with one puff once a week and over many months gradually increased until I could tolerate one puff once a day. I managed on that until my first covid jab. I had an inflammatory response to the jab and was told to increase my puffs which I did over 6 months. Now I can manage 2 puffs twice a day. I’ve also been told to add in another inhaler and oh boy is it difficult! I’ve tried Fostair, Atrovent and Spiriva but the side effects were ghastly. I’m now trying Incruse. I take it once every other day and yes it does help but it has given me a productive chest. I haven’t had chest secretions up until I started this inhaler so it’s such a shame to have better breathing in exchange for chest secretions. I have tried taking the Incruse every day but it gives me insomnia. Maybe you can do as I have done and introduce an inhaler gradually. Good luck.

[Babyboy12]

Good morning devon29. Please do not feel bad about smoking as no one knows whats going to happen to any of us. . My dad smoked all his life and now he suffers from copd. .and people who do not smoke still get ill with there lungs or breathing i do not smoke but suffer from bronchiectasis there are so many inhalers out there and we have to try until we know which one is good for us. I hope you get better soon. Have they tryed putting you on oxygen until you can breath better. All the best xx

[devon29]

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[gardenalan]

Hey I never smoked in my life and I have COPD makes you wonder take care x