Well, for the past 3 months, I have had a little difficulty breathing during exercise. I went to the pulmonologist after a little while for a couple of tests and I have found out that I have what is called "reactive airway disease". Apparently my epiglottis is more sensitive to dirty air and smoke than most normal peoples. While, it isn't something that will affect my health in the long run, the doctor has told me that the only way for me to get my breathing to return to normal is to quit smoking. Normally, I would take his advice with a grain of salt, but my cigar habit is affecting my career. I am going to limit myself to a cigar once in a blue moon, mostly for special occasions. I will still continue to be a CA member, just not on the scale that I have once been. I wanna thank all of you who supported my unit while I was deployed. I got to smoke some of the finest sticks in the world just because you all like to share. I'm gonna miss having my nightly cigar after work.

Doc
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Sorry to hear the bad news. Get well soon.
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Oh man, that sucks. I hope it is something that will clear itself up over time. While cigars are great, being healthy is better.
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That sucks Doc, but you have to take care of your health. Best of luck to you and I'm sure we'll see you around.

Hope you're feeling better very soon.
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Sorry to hear the news Doc. However, I have yet to find a cigar that is worth my life.

Wishing you all the best.

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Al
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Health first! I'm praying that this will hopefully clear up, but don't risk your long term health.
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That blows but at least it's not much worse. Hopefully it will work itself out over time. All the best to you!
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Best of health to you, sir.
I suppose the absolutely great part about it is that when you do have a smoke very infrequently, the sky is the limit. Smoke only the best when you do.
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Sorry to hear that Doc.
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Sorry to hear this news, Doc.

I hope your health improves, and I hope we see you around the Asylum when you can.
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To your health, sir. In the end, that is far more important than any dried up piece of leaf, no matter how sweet it tastes. I wish you all the best in dealing with this.
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Your health is worth more than any cigar. Take care of whats important.
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Sorry to hear about your luck. Like others have said, your health is far more important and at least you'll at least treat yourself for special occasions. Best of luck!
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This is sad sad news for you and us . I hope this clears up for you soon .
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So sorry to hear this! Hopefully stopping will bring you back to full lung capacity and health. I pray it does! All the best!
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i am very sorry to hear that. good luck with everything.
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Thank you, guys. While I am SUPER disappointed about the news, it happens. It unfortunately isn't something that will ever go away as long as I continue to smoke. If I wasn't in the Army, it wouldn't affect me, the "disease" as they call it only affects me during exercise and other things alike. But, it is affecting my career so, it has to go. I'm still gonna stick around, I'll just enjoy a smoke a little less often.
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Hey Doc... so sorry about the health news, but I am so glad it is something you can control and that you will be better!

Thankful to have met you at Speakeasy in Fayetteville. Blessings on you and your family! :-)
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Sorry to hear the news Doc...You health is our priority so please take care of yourself. We'll be here for you when you're ready.
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sorry to hear that man its a sickner and no mistake
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