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Do people work with COPD and what kind of work are you capable of doing with out getting fired for lake of work because of your COPD

posted June 18, 2019
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Many people with COPd work. Some have problems with their employers over things that have nothing to do with their chronic condition; some have difficulties with employers who feel they can't or shouldn't make needed accommodations. Some have jobs requiring them to be very active and "on the go"; some find that more sedentary jobs are easier to maintain. It depends on you and your employer. You'll need to do some educating of your employer regarding your situation, but I encourage you to continue to work as long as you can. Talk with your doc about a good exercise program. The better condition you're in, the easier you'll find it to continue to work.

posted June 19, 2019
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I worked for years with COPD....would see my PCP when a flareup and have to go to Take Charge ( employee health ) and was given so many days off. We had a union of which I was a steward so I was never reprimanded. I worked as a Hospice aide.
What kind of work do you do?
Hopefully it is a good company.

posted June 18, 2019
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I work in a warehouse, it's climate controlled so not as hot as other places, I work 32 hrs a week for most part it's a great job but there is a lot of dust and after couple days I can tell it, I have a portable tank with me that I use daily. My employer has been great working with me and I hope I can continue working

posted June 28, 2019 (edited)

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