Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

Zoigal

(1,488 posts) Sun Apr 22, 2012, 07:50 PM Apr 2012

In week two of my COPD rehab classes now..

Small group (seven), with various stages of COPD and other lung
diseases. Three are already on oxygen. Suggestion: if you are a smoker
look this disease up. Lots of good info on line....might help motivate
you to quit. (Sorry, just had to put that in.).....z

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In week two of my COPD rehab classes now.. (Original Post) Zoigal Apr 2012 OP

I keep trying to tell people that cancer is the easy way out Warpy Apr 2012 #1

Now i know why you were right on target with regard to Zoigal Apr 2012 #2

Warpy

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1. I keep trying to tell people that cancer is the easy way out

Reply to Zoigal (Original post)

Sun Apr 22, 2012, 10:23 PM

Apr 2012

that most smokers will "only" get COPD. I watched my mother dying of COPD, struggling for every breath she took for over 20 years.

I have never been as glad to be allergic to it as I was when I was caring for her. While robbing me of a social life, it also meant I never adopted the habit.

Zoigal

(1,488 posts)

2. Now i know why you were right on target with regard to

Reply to Warpy (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 27, 2012, 10:35 PM

Apr 2012

the info you sent in answer to my original post. I don't think
people are aware of the prevalence of this disease. It doesn't get
much media attention like cancer, diabetes, etc. Yet it is one of the
top causes of death. Maybe we should do a bit of education..
Hope all is well with you in NM. We lived there for several years
and really liked it.......z

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