COPD & Emphysema Support Group

Millions of Americans are diagnosed with COPD and emphysema every year. Learn how to manage your condition, get the latest treatment information, and connect with others for support.

Newest Group Members

	alvord281 my husband has copd and emphysema,and has very hard time breathing		JJ521 diagnosed
	curious2 my mother has it.		Carolyn dont have any
	shannonmom0f3 ocd is very hard expecail if you are like me who most things do not have to be perfect or structured but i am learning		rainbow50 I am 50 years old and I have COPD, 0n 02 24/7 hospitalized twice in the past 1 1/2 years.

Recent Discussions

Re: Debbie
Quote: Originally posted by catlover56 I am 52 years old and have had COPD for many years,I am all alone and wish I had someone for support. ... Read more...

Posted by catlover56 on Wed Sep 16

Re: CANT STOP SMOKING
i fill the same way i know ihave to stop or i will die ,am trying it's hard but i will never give up trying. Read more...

Posted by kimmi on Wed Feb 11

How do i get my roommate to stop smoking??
"The prevention of emphysema is closely linked to the prevention of smoking. The only risk factor for this disease that you can control is the smoking of cigarettes. Those who are daily smokers put themselves and their health at increasing risk with every Read more...

Posted by sally33 on Fri May 30

Re: I'm scared
"there are effective methods of treatment, which can slow the progression of the disease and allow for a normal life." <--This is definitely a scary time for you, but i would talk to your doctor and see what you can do to slow down the effects and what Read more...

Posted by sally33 on Fri May 30

Re: Scared about smoking friend
i think she needs to understand first-hand what can really happen to her heatlh if she keeps this up. I'll be happy to tell it to her straight what smoking has done to me. Read more...

Posted by Estelle35 on Wed May 14

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