My colleague's husband has had it for over 15 years.... but he did not quit smoking until 5 years in. He is on oxygen and is about to be checked into hospital because the CO2 in his bloods is very high. However... he never gets any exercise. Is not interested in slowing the disease with proper life style changes.

So I would say do what the docs say. Get appoint with respiratory therapist if you can, to teach you proper breathing techniques and practice these rigidly, no matter how you feel good or bad.


My thoughts go with you, Kendall. You are made of some pretty stern stuff. You can face this down.

Tam