Well, I guess it is time to "unlurk", so to speak. I would hate to see the
group go away even though there is little going on.

I don't have emphysema, but am caregiver to my husband of 37 years who has
severe COPD. It is amazing how quickly it has taken over our lives and
dictates everything we do and how we do it. He is on oxygen, 24 hours a day,
is extremely liimited in his physical activities. Basically a little walk to
the car is about all he can manage. He has to use a walker with a seat so
that he can sit down after walking a short ways, and he is only 57 years
old. I am always tuned in to hear how other people are dealing with similiar
problems, and any ideas to improve the basic quality of life.

Anyway, my best to all of you.

Terri
Western Washington State