Your living with a lung condition stories

Stories written by people like you, about living with a lung condition.

Read stories about how people are affected by living with a lung condition, including how they deal with breathlessness and how they keep active.

Your stories about living with a lung condition

Embracing the time we had left changed everything

How discovering Breathe Easy helped Jacky's mum.

I have to smile, even when I feel like I'm falling apart

Brian has stage 3 COPD, but he's staying positive for his family.

Why I'm still making my mind up about oxygen

John is considering oxygen therapy for his IPF.

I didn't want my PR to end - so I set up a new group!

Kim teamed up with physio students at her local university.

Oxygen changed my life, but it was hard to get used to

Diz is glad she started using oxygen therapy.

I can't imagine living alone with a lung condition

After spending a night away from his partner, Dick has a newfound appreciation for the emotional support she provides.

Keep Active Keep Well changed my life

Rick was diagnosed with COPD 3 years ago. He's now found a new way to keep active. Read his story

How exercise and pulmonary rehabilitation helped me

John lives with COPD. He shares how he keeps active with a lung condition.

Big 100 helped me rediscover my confidence

Andy shares how the BLF Big 100 has helped him love his lungs again.

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Do you have a story to tell? It could be about your lung condition, a friend or relative you know who lives with one, or how caring for them impacts your life. We'd love to hear what you've got to say.

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