Holger has been diagnosed with COPD for 8 years. Today, he has less
than 30% of his lung volume left and starts each morning with a
cough. Nevertheless, Holger doesn't let it get him down. He makes
the best of his situation and enjoys the "good days".
How did you come to NELA's products?
I came back from rehab and stopped smoking straight away. From one
day to
the next, without any support - just bang: that's it! Then I
searched the
internet for information on how to breathe better again. That's when
I came
across the online breathing tutorials of Nico Lorenz. I came into
contact with NELA's study through Nico, and so I took a part.
How have you been involved in NELA products so far?
The NELA cough recorder was at my home for three days and afterwards
I answered
questions about
it for the NELA team. At first I couldn't believe how interested
they were
in my answers and in my whole COPD story.
We talked several times, always via video call, because I'm stuck
here on
the North Sea island and can't easily leave because of my COPD. I
enjoy it
and it also helps me to exchange ideas and contribute to the
project.
What do you like about NELA products?
With NELA products I’ll be able to see how I am doing overall.
In the
future, I can simply share this with my doctor and no longer have to
travel halfway around the world for every appointment at the
doctor's office. With NELA products, I will be able to share this
information
at a distance.
Please tell us about your
cough and how
NELA products could support you and your
doctor!