Shared Stories
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Timothy N. I’m 56 years old and have been battling asthma for years. I’m getting better because I’m more aware of my triggers, stop smoking, and monitor my exercise regimes and alcohol and food intake.
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Theresa H. Hi, My name is Teresa. I had a knee replacement in 2016. I wasn't feeling good after, so my knee doctor had me get a high-resolution CT scan. Well, they told me I had pneumonia.
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Monica B. It all started when I visited the doctor due to a persistent sore throat and a slight discomfort in the upper part of my chest, just above my heart. Since I regularly go to the gym, it might be related to lifting weights.
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Jacqueline W. I am blessed and grateful for a new breath of life. I was diagnosed with sarcoidosis over 25 years ago, destroying my lungs over time.
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Jarell B. Hi, my name is Jarell. I was out of work for nearly two weeks, and this was the worst health scare of my life.
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Prisha M. My grandfather suddenly passed away a few years back in India due to COPD.
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Becky E. In February 2012, I was living in Seoul. I felt sick and was told I had pneumonia and the flu. After being hospitalized with hyponatremia, many tests were done.
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Harold K. I’ve had asthma since I was only 12 years old.
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Lane F. I was diagnosed with IPF in November 1999 via a lung biopsy.
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Lane F. I was diagnosed with IPF in November 1999 via a lung biopsy.
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Beth S. On 4-22-22, my grandson was born and rushed to the NICU with respiratory distress syndrome.
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Donna F. My husband, Mo, was very fortunate that seven years ago his primary care doctor was aware of the screening for lung cancer for high-risk individuals.
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G G. Approximately six years ago our next door neighbors built an outdoor fireplace with a chimney only 12' high.
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Madison C. I was one of the millions of adolescents that big tobacco companies successfully got hooked on nicotine.
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Amy B. This will be my 6th year participating in this amazing event.
