Mary and her only sibling, Rebekah, have a rare genetic disorder called Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD). Mary runs to raise awareness of PCD, lung diseases, rare diseases and oxygen needs. Her goal is to run a race in every state and to complete a marathon in 2017 if not sooner. PCD is a progressive lung … Continued
Hello, my name is Melodie Burnett. Mother, grandmother and wife of 34 years. I was diagnosed with COPD at the age of 47 and had never smoked a day in my life. I spent several months carrying a nebulizer machine with me wherever I went. I was taking 2 different nebulizer treatments 4 times a … Continued
Roxlyn G Cole is a COPD Patient who has pushed the boundaries for many years. In her efforts to fight her disease she has brought much needed exposure to lung disease. Lyn has been kind enough to share her story. It was the 2002 holidays, a pounding fast pulse rate and extreme blood pressure … Continued