Personal message

Good day; my name is Stephanie. I stay in Bloemfontein, Freestate.

I am single and stay in a room where I work. I do not get any disability grant. I work and earn a salary of R1000-00 p/m. 

I was diagnosed with COPD. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. It's typically caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most often from cigarette smoke. People with COPD are at increased risk of developing heart disease, lung cancer and a variety of other conditions.

I am really in need of an oximeter and a portable oxygen machine. I really can not afford to buy one on my own. At times my oxygen level drops to 70 and lower, and then I have to get oxygen. Getting to the hospital can be difficult as I do not have transport and have to bother other people to take me to the hospital for oxygen. I use five different asthma inhalers. I am nebulized three times daily. 

Having an oxygen machine can save my life. It will be on hand when I need it. It is not easy living with COPD. It is a terrible feeling trying to breathe and there's no air. 

Thank you for your time reading my plea for something that I really and desperately need. Thank you for opening your hearts to help people like myself in need we do appreciate it a lot.

Stephanie