Is COPD terminal?

[James48]

Good day all. I found this article when doing some research and I found it an interesting and encouraging read for us with COPD

bitz-and-bobz.co.uk/copd/20...

[Scars1]

thanks for that link, if hospitals pointed those newly diagnosed to this website things would be a whole lot less scary rather than googling.

[James48]

I agree completely. There could be a whole lot more information given to people newly diagnosed. I did read that COPD treatment is underfunded and in the news this week much future funding is going into prevention of major illnesses including respiratory illnesses,which is all well and fine, but for those of us already with COPD, we need new drugs and treatment now!!

Without ranting on too much, £9.5bn went to the treasury in 2011 from the taxation of cigarette manufactures, wholesalers, retailers and smokers. They spend about £5bn a year on treatment of smokers. A nice little earner. End of rant for today!

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new hear hi all.yes nice earner for government.we with copd need new treatments and a cure.id never heard of copd be 4.drug addiction yes. drink addiction yes.copd no.why are we being hiden away.governments past and present have had enuff mony ot of us n cigarettes.we want some bak now in new modern treatments and cures.ex smoker now.15th and 16th april in london the 9th annual meetin of top ppl consultants .proffessors. scientists.topic copd .the copthorne tara hotel london.i googled drug discoveries thats when i saw that .

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A very positive link thank you for sharing

[Travelmate]

Thank you for sharing that link. Good to read about the positive things , I can do a lot of things , slowly , like walking the dog out , and spring is just about here ! trying to be positive. After a frightening spell in ICU, realisethere can be light at ahead if I crack on and do the suggested things.Tks again

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Keeping that smile with the right attitude