Exercising with COPD? Eberhard Jordan wants to climb high, despite his illness
Eberhard Jordan has end-stage COPD. Even so, he keeps setting new athletic challenges for himself. He aims to climb 50 storeys in one hour.
Here you'll find testimonials from people who suffer from chronic lung diseases such as asthma, COPD, or cystic fibrosis. Parents also share their experiences with chronically ill children.
Eberhard Jordan has end-stage COPD. Even so, he keeps setting new athletic challenges for himself. He aims to climb 50 storeys in one hour.
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Barbara H. talks about her relationship with her husband, Markus, who has cystic fibrosis. And about why the love one feels for someone counts more than their physical integrity.
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