My mother has lived with COPD, emphysema and bronchiectasis for two decades. She also has a co-diagnosis of Parkinson's. During this time, we navigated appropriate treatment and levels of care. As a caregiver, I can speak directly to the stresses of daily and long-term management living with lung disease.
In addition, I've personally lived with allergies and asthma. This is managed, but there are times when it adds a wrinkle to managing my life when exposed to allergies or am experiencing a viral induced flare.
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