It seems each morning I wake up being starved for air into my lungs. It's as if an elephant was sitting on my throat and cutting off the air supply. This morning was the worst yet, I really didn't think I was going to make it. Is this the normal?? What fun this OC is for all of us. Shoveling snow yesterday in the fridgid temps and wonder if that could be why it is so bad today???

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here