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Just a question does anyone here have emphysema that still get their hair dyed ? I really want to get my hair done but i guess i been scared into not doing it because the fumes can trigger shortness of breath i read others say . Me personally I have not experienced this, but I do have a good nose and smell everything strongly. So I don't know if I should go ahead and do it, or what precautions should I take If I do have a reaction. I do have emphysema its severe but im not on oxygen yet . I would just like to hear if anybody has went and got their hair done And was fine

I have severe emphysema diagnosis at the age of 40 . I quit smoking but my parents whom I live with that I happen to take care of before diagnosis smoke in the room next to me . I have a blanket for a door because there is not a real door and can't get them to get one . Im just venting because its very frustrating that I'm trying to protect my lungs and they smoke in the house . No matter how many catscans i've had and proof that i've have emphysema they dont think im sick .They dont have lung issues at 70 and they think im just exaggerating my diagnosis. . I just want to know if anyone eles is in the same predicament I am with second hand smoke . Right now my anxiety is tooooo bad to even get a place of my own and really cant afford it . Im just really lost on what I can do .

Is it true if you receive a lung volume reduction surgery that it will only provide 3 to 5 years of results ? Anyone that has had this surgery please let us know your results

TYIA

Shaking for me can last from minutes to hours to days

What helps everyone eles .