hi I have copd and I am having difficulty in breathing.., has gotten worst in the last 3 weeks/daily issues breathing and I have also been diagnosed with osterio arthrius recently.., does the 2 go together and what can I expect down the road.., health issues??, in the near future .. I have been living with copd number of years have been getting worst re:, the aboved mentioned.. I also had spinal surgergy 2 years ago it has left me with permernant nerve damage.., chronic pain and my left leg has been paining a lot lately too.., also my left hip is deteriorating..