Historias compartidas

Prisha M. My grandfather suddenly passed away a few years back in India due to COPD.

Becky E. In February 2012, I was living in Seoul. I felt sick and was told I had pneumonia and the flu. After being hospitalized with hyponatremia, many tests were done. 

Deb M. I stopped smoking overnight in 2011 during a lung cancer diagnosis that turned out to be pneumonia.

Harold K. I’ve had asthma since I was only 12 years old.

Amanda L. My mother, Annette, was diagnosed with small-cell lung cancer in May 2022.

Andria M. My family lived in a multi-housing apartment complex for almost four years, and the quality of living drastically declined during those years.

Lane F. I was diagnosed with IPF in November 1999 via a lung biopsy.

Kolleen P. I was 52 when diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis due to the COVID-19 virus destroying my lungs.

Katelyn S. Anybody can be born with asthma. My brother and I inherited our disease when we were babies. His developed quicker than mine because of allergies, whereas mine did not take hold until kindergarten.

Patti U. My mom Patti had a history of osteoporosis with several previous compression fractures in her spine.

Erin H. In May 2022, my life changed forever. After battling a continuous cough, being out of breath while working out and walking up inclines, and numerous doctor visits, I was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer.

Lane F. I was diagnosed with IPF in November 1999 via a lung biopsy.

John B. I want to address people about the gravity of lung diseases. My son began battling asthma at the age of 12.

Raymond M. I am Raymond Metz. On October 14, 2022, I visited my pulmonologist for a sleep apnea consultation. Taking initiative and with a stroke of luck, I requested a chest X-ray when my healthcare provider mentioned the low-dose lung cancer screening test.

Alicia G. On 9/8/22, pulmonary fibrosis claimed the life of my 23-year-old son, Gavin, who had received a diagnosis in early 2020.