Copd (1 Viewer)

[CarversDog]

I realize this is way off topic but does anyone here personaly have or have any experience with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)? My doc diganosed me with it today -- this on top of severe psoriasis and psoriatic aropathy -- and the research I've done on the web leads me to conclude that it's a catch-all phrase for You done fucked up your lungs with all that smoking over the last few decades.

I know I have to quit smoking, which will be difficult because, to quote Martin Sheen from a post-heart attack interview about smoking cessation, I never met a cigarette I didn't like.

So, just curious if anyone else out there is dealing with COPD.

 

[Father Luke]

No. But I gave up cigarettes. Three packs a day for about
twenty years.

Welcome to the world of clean air.

 

[harrystuped]

I'd never could be a smoker, id tried, but it was not my thing...hope you can make it!

 

[Buzzcat]

Holy hell man, how much do you smoke?

 

[Bukfan]

According to Wikipedia there's a 25% chance of getting Copd after after about 25 years of smoking. It's a gamble. Some smokers get Copd - some don't. Same thing with lung cancer etc. ...

 

[CarversDog]

Buzz, I was smoking two packs a day. I've already cut back to one.

Bukfan, there's also an interesting phenomenon related to long-time smokers who quit, only to develop respiratory problems like COPD long after ceasing their bad habit.

Hey, this is my 100th post.

 

[LickTheStar]

Already down one pack from two? That's pretty good already. Good luck man. My brother-in-law and father-in-law are both quitting because of the children pouring in. They've done it for a few months each, so... Its possible.

 

[Black Swan]

I realize this is way off topic but does anyone here personaly have or have any experience with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)? My doc diganosed me with it today -- this on top of severe psoriasis and psoriatic aropathy -- and the research I've done on the web leads me to conclude that it's a catch-all phrase for You done fucked up your lungs with all that smoking over the last few decades.

I know I have to quit smoking, which will be difficult because, to quote Martin Sheen from a post-heart attack interview about smoking cessation, I never met a cigarette I didn't like.

So, just curious if anyone else out there is dealing with COPD.

One thing at a time Carvers...
quitting smoking is a decision,
as for psoriasis take omega fatty acids, fish oils, 3-6 a day, salmon oil is fine and not as expensive as primrose oil.
Buy vitamin C powder , one teaspoon a day , about 6 grams. Keep at it!
No red meat . Sunshine is good too.
I have studied natural healing and worked in it for years and
I have seen remarkable results over the years.
Starting with myself.

 

[Gerard K H Love]

Copd and 100 post you are on your way to recovery and we are your support system our brother dog.
Love