Living With COPD

August 7th, 2009 | by admin |

The first of a series of videos designed to help those with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) lead a more productive life.

Duration : 0:8:28


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  1. 25 Responses to “Living With COPD”

  2. By STILLsingingwithCOPD on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    Thank you! Good …
    Thank you! Good luck to you.
    *hugs*
    Rhonda

  3. By elyuciuay on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    Thanks a lot for …
    Thanks a lot for all the information ,keep on !

  4. By remsaj on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    It is so true what …
    It is so true what Mr. Riser says about smoking. I smoked for 40 years,grew up with both parents smoking. My husband and I quit smoking cold turkey as nothing else seemed to help. I chewed on licorice, flavored toothpicks, and anything else that has the hand to mouth movement. My goal is to start excersizing which is hard for me to do but I know in the long run it will help tremendously. How about a video on what excersizes copd patients can do?

  5. By WebSkipper on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    I’ve been actively …
    I’ve been actively studying ways to live with my emphysema for six years now. Material like this needs to be out there, and I think Mike should go on tour! This should be required viewing for anyone diagnosed with respiratory problems. Keep up the FANTASTIC work! People, pay attention, this material will dramatically affect your life for the better if only you listen, learn and apply the lessons. As he says, “Breathe well, my friends.”

  6. By Howgoit33 on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    I am only 36 but …
    I am only 36 but was diagnosed last year, I thought I was having heart problems but it was my lungs, Thank you for your videos I have chronic broncitis,

  7. By bowl11 on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    Thank you very much.
    Thank you very much.

  8. By modelanneliese on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    Docter diagnosed …
    Docter diagnosed COPD with me couple of weeks ago, and I’m only 20 years old. I swear I will live a better life. I swear, I will change! I don’t want to live like this. Thanks for uploading..

  9. By sgrooms72 on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    COPD is a …
    COPD is a debilitating diease that affects everyone in different ways. Some people simply can’t manage it well. I lost my Mom in March this year to pneumonia brought about by her COPD. I miss her dearly. Take care of yourself.

  10. By Tammyk820 on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    Hey Mike, I also …
    Hey Mike, I also have COPD. As it turns out, I work for a home oxygen company. I am on the list for a lung transplant, but am managing my disease pretty well. My docs can’t figure out how I am still able to work for 45-50 hours a week, exercise and manage to raise a little now and then. My last PFTs showed a % of predicted of 26% Hope all goes well with you buddy. NEVER GIVE UP THE FIGHT!!!!!!

  11. By DearAbbe on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    This guy is a good …
    This guy is a good friend of mine. His whole family sort of adopted me shortly after moving next door to his mother 22 years ago. They are good people. So not only is he a dear friend and “adopted brother”, he is also a great source of joy and inspiration. I bow to him for making this video. Not only has he been living with COPD for quite sometime now, he also goes out of his way to help others with COPD. I’m proud of you, Mikey. Love you Bro!

  12. By bobboberan on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    I quit smoking a …
    I quit smoking a year ago and will never smoke again it was easy and staying quit is ridiculously easy I wonder why I didn’ quit sooner but I quit due to a heartattack and now one year later after quitting I have been diagnosed with emphysema ironicly I AM IN MUCH WORSE SHAPE NOW than 6 months ago and breathing is harder than when I smoked .

  13. By MyPinkRainbow on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    you are a …
    you are a inspiration to me, i was on 6 liters and i lost insurance and house burned and my concentrator is gone and so maybe i will get my o2 back some time , before the inevitable , it took my moms life, , i am kinda stuck and did start smoking again, it was not too bad butand i could breath better with no gasping but i need my o2 and that will not happen till i get some insurence i have a pulmonologist but wont see me no cash , that is health care in our country

  14. By shanson777 on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    I am a volunteer …
    I am a volunteer with the American lung ociation. I really liked your video and hope you consider posting it on our new video sharing website for lung health at thelungchallenge dot com. We are hoping to spread awareness about lung diseases and we think your work can help.

  15. By edBOYedBOY on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    Guys and ladies, Im …
    Guys and ladies, Im only 22 and have been diagnosed with COPD. I gave up smoking 2 years ago for a period of JUST 3 years and I was diagnosed a year after I quit. But I had lung problems as a child and could never run properly.

  16. By twinklecat1 on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    thanks for all the …
    thanks for all the info on copd. We don’t get help in UK regarding the breathing exercises,so i’ve started doing the pursed lips one.I’m not on oxygen but nearly was about 6mths ago until my doc put me on spiriva to try first & great news it’s gave me new lease of life.Long may it continue with your help on the exercises.Thank You.Breath Easy & Take Care.xx

  17. By Spankylangford on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    Smoking does not …
    Smoking does not only exasterbate your current problems but will lead to a number of other pathology’s that will make your life very uncomfortable.

  18. By jewldiamond on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    I am 47 yrs. old …
    I am 47 yrs. old and recently diagnosed with emphysema (COPD) I’ve had ashma for years. What you said about smoking… I am still smoking. Knowing what I know and I still want to smoke.

  19. By Gloria191 on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    good Mr. Riser …
    good Mr. Riser thank you very much

  20. By stringbini on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    Thank you, Mr Riser …
    Thank you, Mr Riser! I am an athlete and a dancer who has been smoking for 10 years. I’ve had COPD for about 3 years and only recently learned what this abnormality I’ve been going through really is. I typically go a week without smoking and then because I start to breathe better I start smoking again and then I feel worse than ever (complete debilitation, embarassement, light headedness) I am in the throes of a vicious cycle.

  21. By AntalyadaIrlanda on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    thank you very much …
    thank you very much im gonna post some of my own stuff:) feelin great with out cigs tho.

  22. By deepcreek331 on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    HES GREAT
    HES GREAT

  23. By deepcreek331 on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    This man needs to …
    This man needs to be on natioal TV Hes GREAT
    i HAVE COPD.gOT VERY MUCH OUT OF THIS CLIP
    kATHY

  24. By mriser on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    Great, keep up the …
    Great, keep up the good work! Soon you will begin to notice that you are feeling better every day. Good Luck.

    By the way, nice guitar work on your channel. What a great way to keep your hands busy when you feel the urge for a cigarette.

  25. By AntalyadaIrlanda on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    day 3 with out …
    day 3 with out cigarette.

  26. By Greenfish654 on Aug 7, 2009 | Reply

    Very warm and …
    Very warm and engaging video. You seem like a really nice bloke. Good luck to you.

    (For me it’s day 1 without a ciggy).

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