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Behind The Scenes

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Describing life with COPD isn’t easy. Anybody living with the condition may have found themselves grasping for the right words to describe their experience to friends, family or the people they work with. This experience is different for each person, and can change from one day to the next. 

Painting a Picture of Life with COPD

Illustration 1

It can feel like you're always carrying COPD around with you.

But it doesn't need to weigh you down.

Illustration 2

On the good days, you feel brighter and lighter.

Find out how others make the most of the good days and manage the bad ones.

Illustration 3

COPD can make you feel vulnerable, or even isolated at times.

But the people around you can be a big help.

Illustration 4

At times COPD can feel like a storm raging around you.

But it doesn't need to wash away all the positive things in life.

Illustration 5

It isn't always easy balancing COPD on one side and normal life on the other.

The right help can help you stay steady.

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