Living With COPD

[misspassiflora]

thanks for posting.



[webbydeb]

I have copd as well (emphysema). I will argue with you about the statement that it's not a death sentence....it just depends how long it takes based on your level of obstruction, etc. When I was diagnosed I was already severe.  My last pft was fev1 30% and dlco 19%.

[Wadeforce]

im 14, and i get 2nd hand smoke 24/7 for 8 years now, im not sure if i have it but i have all the symptoms

[mmmbad]

Mike, since i watched this video the first time, I quit smoking. In April I had a spell of pneumonia and nearly died. While in the hospital, I told my husband to get rid of the cigarettes, ashtrays, lighters because I was ready to quit. I said, "I HAVE to, it's killing me, honey." He's been such a sweetheart, so supportive and gives me the inspiration to stay quit. I won't lie. It's a battle of willpower every day. Not a day goes by that I don't want a cigarette. But I know I'll win!!

[elegantlywasted100]

Mike is amazing. The way he has helped so many people.

[mriser]

@elegantlywasted100 Thank you.

[elegantlywasted100]

@mriser Great to hear from you. I watch your videos at least once a week.

[msPorta64]

Also remember that if your are young in your 20,30,40 and even 50's your COPD can also be cause by Alpha-1 Antitsypsin Disease. I have Alpha-1 and found out at 43 years old. Get your self tested and get treatment. Im lung affected emphysema and just had 2 severe attacks in the middle of the night. I do what is best for my health and try and exercise. Thank you for the video

[halabjakam88]

Muhammad Aziz, a Kurdish victim of 1988 Gas attack of the city of Halabja, Iraq,He has 100% disability due to his severe chronic lung disease,He is in an urgent need of medical treatment because of injuries to his respiratory system. due to the inhalation of chemical gases during the bombardment of Halabja on march 16 1988 He is a candidate for lung transplant but the waiting list is long and it may become too late for him when one is ready because of the fast deterioration of his lungs

[dannoo100]

The only way to quit is the easy way by Alan Carr, just read the book and you will be free, so......sad to see this, have been a smoker for 30 years and have quit the easy way

[eddieas23]

/watch?v=l3K4oweyDB0 Following this link (copy and paste it in Youtube search) you will find one of the largest COPD community. I found there a lot of tips, answers about COPD.

[Robotdrummerzzk]

good film but i think the intro is un necessary

[Gabsweetrevenge]

I am a 22 year old female and I've just been diagnosed with COPD. I've never smoked a day in my life, nor do I have friends or family that smoke. Things got rapidly worse for me starting in October. I was very Ill from Bronchitis.. And 5 months later, was told it's progressed to COPD. It's frustrating, I always feel sick, and I cough terribly everyday... But I have faith we can all make it. Much love -3

[jhartist123]

@crazyPAgirl, Thanks! Actually I have seen an imunologist since my comment. The blood work showed a deficency with my immune system. I am happy to say after some simple treatments I just spent my 1st winter without even so much as a cold! I still only breath at 1/2 the capacity that I should but I don't notice it. Thanks!

[heartmom1]

i was told i had copd at age of 35,i couldnt believe it when doctor me that i had it , i had a wondeful friend and uncle who died that copd they both smoked til the end,i am trying to quit myself thank you so much for posting this videos

[heartmom1]

i was told i had copd at age of 35,i couldnt believe it when doctor me that i had it , i had a wondeful friend and uncle who died that copd they both smoked til the end,i am trying to quit myself thank you so much for posting this videos

[timeout42day]

,they should bottle you ,because you have helped me very much i was very scared until i saw your videos i havent smoked for 2 years i went on e cigs please say if you know they are bad for you but as i say since i met your video i havent even had those but i would be interested and i think other people will to so if any body know if there are no good let us know and again thans and keep the videos coming hope your health is good regards val

[mriser]

@timeout42day Hi Val, Thank you for your wonderful comment. I don't think putting me in a bottle would be such a good idea. Because I would have to change my name to Genie and would not be able to live up to any and all expectations that come with living in a bottle. I will, however, look into the e cigarettes and see what I can find..

Breathe Well my Friend,

Michael Riser

[timeout42day]

@mriser thankyou for replying to my message,glad i wasnt on cam i had a big grin on my face when you said change your name to genie lol you made my day breathe well to you 2 regards val

[babytrish0312]

hi sir im 22 years old now i smoke for more than 6 yrs now but since july ive discovered that i can hardly breath at night i have a difficulty breathing when im goin to sleep thanks for the vid btw im goin to a pulmonologist tommorow to have a check up... do you have a facebook sir can ou pls add me or ill add you tnx....

[boardingpass04]

this disease blows im 23 years old and have it im now waiting for a lung transplant my life sucks with this disease i was healthy my whole life till one day about 3 years ago i woke up and couldent catch my breathe had troubles ever since now i have a hard time brushing my teeth

[shelbybt]

Hello. I think putting your experiences on YouTube is a fanastic idea. As a student nurse it's important for us to hear the patient's own experiences. I hope that you are currently well. Would you do me a great honour of allowing me to quote you for a nursing assignment on COPD? I wanted to know what is the worst part of living with COPD for you?

[jhartist123]

I was diagnosed with COPD at 38. I have had pnumonia 7 times. I get deathly sick usually 2 times every fall and winter. It gets progressively worse every year. I was Hospitalized with the last to bouts and the last time I quit breathing and went unconcious for 20 hours. The thing I don't understand is I seem fine with breathing. I don't know I have COPD until I'm critically I'll. Flu and pnomia vaccines make no difference. I know every fall to get ready it's comming. What do I do?

[mriser]

@jhartist123 The flu and pnuemonia shots do not prevent you from becoming ill, they are to lessen the impact of the illness. Make sure you was your hands regularly and use a hand sanitizer afterward. Avoid touching your nose, mouth, or facial area if you can. Try to avoid being around people who are sick during the flu and cold season. If you must be around them you may need to wear a mask over your nose and mouth to help protect you. You should also eat healthy meals and exercise regularly.

[crazyPAgirl]

@jhartist123 get tested for Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.

[zmartinking]

dude how long did you smoke for?

[mriser]

@zmartinking I smoked 2 packs a day for about 28 years. There was a period of about 3 years that I was smoking 3 - 4 packs per day. That was when I was in the military. I was also in a work environment that was somewhat abrasive to my lungs as well. Automotive chemicals and asbestos dust, paint and lacquer chemicals, and the dust created in new home construction. In 1980 I lost part of my left lung when it collapsed and the doctors couldn't get it to re-inflate. I quit smoking Nov. 1996

[oiyabastard]

if you have sputum get a flutterer, 

[mriser]

@MrDietcokeman Also, before I forget, Please get a flu shot at the start of each flu season. This should offer some protection and help lessen the symptoms of the flu.

[mriser]

@MrDietcokeman Chronic Bronchitis is a form of COPD. It is primarily caused from smoking, however, the causesmay also be from pollutants and bacterial or viral infections. So you may wish to examine what might be causing your bouts of bronchitis. Should you advance into full blown Chronic Bronchitis it does not mean that you will or do have Emphysema. However, it is a good idea to have a spirometry test if you are feeling short of breath during normal daily activities.

Breathe Well My Friend

[zmartinking]

Does anyone know what the youngest age to get COPD is??

[NYCHOMELAND]

@zmartinkingI Am 36 I have never met any one younger than me. with COPD

[Bigluminary]

Mike It's true that I live in the worst air pollution in the USA, e.g. Los Angeles. So I had 40 years of living in this soup, and 11 years of smoking + acute bronchitis as a child. I am wondering whether the outdoor exercise I assiduously undertook (in the interest of my health) did not after all result in long-term lung damage. By the way, thanks so much for your video.

[Bigluminary]

I quit smoking 40 years ago after smoking for 11 years. I still got COPD.

[mriser]

Unfortunately COPD can also be caused by other forms of environmental polutants and chemicals. If you have been around second-hand smoke (even camp fire smoke) or exposure to industrial fumes then they may have played a significant role in the cause. Also there is one form of COPD that is genetic. Learn as much as you can about managing your COPD and talk to your doctor about pulmonary rehabilitation. The sooner the better. Good Luck and breathe well my friend.

[AlexMia54]

Hello Mike,

Thank you for your video. My name is Alexnader. I live in Russia. I have some questions about COPD to discuss with you. If you agree to discuss this subject I can give you some my own recomendations how to manage the breath.

Good luck

[polshorloge]

TY for the message, I've copd and stopped smoking 4 months ago. It's still hard,but after seeing your video I will succeed stopping!

[Pinnertop]

Whatever you do do, just do not smoke.

[tammymk1]

I lost my mom xmas of '07 to COPD, she took a bad breathing attack, she couldn't catch her breathe and had a massive heart attack...she was only 64..she got diagnosed 1 year before she died...quit smoking 8 years before diagnosed. Its a silent killer...GOD I MISS HER..THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO...helped me understand a bit more.

[talkswithprayers]

mriser, i love you

[Catherine8here]

Their is a book called trick and treat this may help you get a diet that will stabilise hunger, stop the weight gain or at least hel pyour nerves, cravings, limit weight gain. Some herbs may help detoxify, and help support adrenal glands.

[Catherine8here]

i found balancing my blood sugars via having a high protein/fat diet and leaving out the sugar, wheat, also helped me cope with stoppping smoking. One needs to be healthy to cope with the stress of stopping. Getting on a good diet, forget the alcohol, coffee which doesn't help the blood sugars, neither does load of fruit. Plenty of vegetables, fatty meat, can help lung health.

[Catherine8here]

Even though smoking causes damage the lungs has a surfactant made up of lecithin and palmitic acid (one type of saturated fat). It is important that smokers/asthmatics or those with bronchitis encourage good lung function by increasing lung surfactant which alters surface tention in the alveoli. Low fat dieting maybe dangerous (lamb, beef are esp. high in palmitic acid)

[Catherine8here]

Allen Car stop smokling CD and book was convincing for me and v. helpful

[mriser]

Thank you so much for your input. It would nice to see more success stories like yours posted here.

[bioflame]

I am 59, have COPD. Thanks for posting this video, bravo to you!

[bioflame]

THank you so much

[heavyatheart]

you are very kind sir, thank you for the great video.

[nem2010]

A good video and strong message for quitting smoking.

[STILLsingingwithCOPD]

Thank you! Good luck to you.

*hugs*

Rhonda

[elyuciuay]

Thanks a lot for all the information ,keep on !

[remsaj]

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?

[WebSkipper]

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."

[Howgoit33]

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,

[bowl11]

Thank you very much.

[modelanneliese]

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..

[sgrooms72]

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.

[Tammyk820]

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 hell now and then. My last PFTs showed a % of predicted of 26% Hope all goes well with you buddy. NEVER GIVE UP THE FIGHT!!!!!!

[DearAbbe]

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!

[bobboberan]

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 .

[MyPinkRainbow]

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

[shanson777]

I am a volunteer with the American lung association. 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.

[edBOYedBOY]

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.

[twinklecat1]

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

[jewldiamond]

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.

[Spankylangford]

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.

[Gloria191]

good Mr. Riser thank you very much

[stringbini]

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.

[deepcreek331]

HES GREAT

[AntalyadaIrlanda]

day 3 with out cigarette.

[mriser]

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.

[AntalyadaIrlanda]

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

[deepcreek331]

This man needs to be on natioal TV Hes GREAT

i HAVE COPD.gOT VERY MUCH OUT OF THIS CLIP kATHY

[Greenfish654]

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).

[indicrow]

This is so helpful. I'm only 35. I gave up heavy smoking 3 years ago. I thought I'd got away with it - until I developed asthma. Nasty shock. I'm using the pursed breathing technique, and what you say helps me not to panic when I'm having an attack. What you say about taking control is so empowering. Thank you so much, Estelle

[culturino]

You are my Hero man..I really needed to hear your words..god bless you man

[892409]

Very good Mr. Riser,....Nice to see and hear people that,have copd..and share what we know,...Thanks again

[potedai]

Nice Video Mr. Riser, I enjoyed it, I tooo have COPD and could relate to all you said.