Shared Stories

Dona B. Sarcoidosis is genetic, my mother explained. The disease attack your kidneys, liver or lungs and can have skin cysts and rash. Like several first cousins, I was diagnosed in 2011.

Dolorees D. Hello, my name is Dee. I have permanent blood clots in both my lungs. There is only one cure for my disease and I am not a candidate for the surgery.

Dominic B. So, like many others, I've experienced what is known as a spontaneous pneumothorax-collapsed lung.

Erin G. In the spring of 2017, my sister Meghan began having health issues. Meghan was a former Division I athlete who never took a sick day in her professional career, so when she started to have health issues, we were all surprised. 

Ted J. I was hospitalized in 2015 for being unable to walk for more than a few feet without having to stop and catch my breath. I was immediately placed in the cardiac critical care ward with a heart monitor attached 24/7 for 8 days.

Barbara W. My husband just passed on July 1st 2022, 18 days before my 73rd birthday.

Chanel C. In the past two years, I've lost two members of my extended family due to COPD and lung cancer.

Heidie N. I was diagnostic with COPD in April of 2018,

Stephanie T. I'm advocating for better lung health and cleaner air because I have been diagnosed with asthma and COPD and I had a grandma who died from complications from COPD.

Erica S. My battle with cigarette smoking, my lessons and advice

Carolyn T. Just venting, I have asthma and COPD.

Erin G. Over the course of 2017, my sister and best friend, Meghan, was diagnosed with three serious ailments in succession: an autoimmune disease, Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and a rare and aggressive lung disease (bronchiolitis obliterans).

Kaden C. In the summer of 2021, in the midst of recovering from an entire year and a quarter of distance/ virtual learning through freshmen year of high school, I suffered a sudden, primary spontaneous pneumothorax.

Richard G. My sister, Clara, and I grew up in a small home in Philadelphia. She had terrible asthma, including many doctor visits and hospitalizations, including in the ICU.

Ellen A. I was shot in my torso and arm some 29 years ago. One of the bullets went through my lung.