Newbie!

[Pkaypetal]

Hi, just joined! I have COPD and asthma. Gave up smoking 17 years ago but paying the price for all those cigarettes years ago. Looking to chat with others who get down about their condition.

[mrsmummy]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

[cofdrop-UK]

A very warm welcome to you

[Pkaypetal in reply to cofdrop-UK]

Thanks. Not really used to chat rooms! I thought it might help to be in touch with other sufferers!

[tillie in reply to Pkaypetal]

Like yourself on chat rooms. Honestly everyone here so helpful and friendly hard not to feel at home and learn so much.

[Pkaypetal in reply to tillie]

Thanks. Good to know x

[mrsmummy in reply to Pkaypetal]

Check out the pinned posts here:

healthunlocked.com/blf/post...

You will find the guidelines for the forum as well as useful hints and tips.

[Pkaypetal in reply to Pkaypetal]

Thanks that’s good to know x

[tillie]

Hi and welcome, what an adorable dog.

[Shancock]

Your dog is gorgeous, I've got two labs so lots of walking with them, wrapping up super warm at moment due to the cold.

[Pkaypetal]

Suki my little dog thanks you for the compliments! She’s not keen on going out when it’s cold and I must admit that I’m with her. Struggle with my breathing when’s it’s cold and windy x

[Sillysausage234]

Hi and welcome🙂

[spooks36]

glad you joined us. a very useful forum.

[Sparkywoo]

Welcome, I have COPD and asthma and when it’s controlled I’m fine. Right now I’m having a bad spell and get very low, tearful and angry about it - convinced my days are numbered and I’m a burden to everyone.

It’s a rollercoaster of an illness. Learn what you can do to keep yourself well and try to stay positive mentally.

Keep moving - exercise is so important for your lungs and you have a lovely little companion to make you get out x

[Pkaypetal in reply to Sparkywoo]

Thanks. I know what you mean - i’m Ok right now but worried about the next exacerbation. Thanks for the advice x

[katieoxo60]

Hi welcome to the site, have an important meeting today but hope to catch up with you for a chat later.

[Hacienda]

Hi & Welcome, I am just catching up on here as I am so busy with Rehab & Breathe Easy ( Love saying I'm busy), so will have to catch up later. I see you have quite a lot of responses.....Great Bunch of people on here....Off to my Xmas Dinner with my Breathe Easy Group Today...See, so Busy. xxxCarolinaXXX

[Pkaypetal in reply to Hacienda]

Thanks Carolina x

[Nanagaga]

Hi Newbie.....I gave up cigarettes 17years ago too and I also have COPD....wish I had never started smoking but what's done is done eh......recently started on oxygen therapy as my O2 Sats are consistently low.....get very breathless on exertion and hate it!..... welcome to the website, I'm sure you'll find many others in the same boat too.... haven't long joined myself and there's always fellow sufferers to give you advice and a boost when you need it......take care and keep well...x

[Pkaypetal in reply to Nanagaga]

Thanks! I am not needing oxygen yet that goodness. It’s good to know you are not alone x

[tavymaid]

Hi, people here are brilliant so caring and helpful the best thing i did was join this forum.What a gorgeous little dog i have 2 collies and also walk my elderly neighbours toy poodle also called Suki.Wrap up well and keep warm all the best

[Pkaypetal in reply to tavymaid]

Thanks. I have two other dogs too and one of them, Pip, is a Pets As Therapy volunteer with me so that keeps me busy!

[Yellowrose79]

Welcome. You'll find help here and a shoulder when you're down.

[Nanagaga]

That's good news...and you're definitely not alone..take care x

[tavymaid]

Well done you and your doggy pets as therapy is a super thing to do.Dogs are the best thing god created and lungs were his worst!!!!

[Ern007]

Hi welcome. like you I stopped smoking about 17 years ago. thing is back in the 60s it was cool to smoke.. you will get a good welcome here, glad I found this forum full of friendly people.

[Yellowrose79]

Thanks to everyone for your welcoming.