❝ Emphysema is one of the diseases that compromises Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. . ❞
Brad could hear the Dr. Aphrodite's words ringing through his head, his eyes clenched shut as he hoped for hell to swallow him now. There's no turning back to any of this, no family to come back home to, no lover to tell to. Nothing, just plain nothing and no one.
❝ It involves gradual damage of lung tissue, specifically thinning and destruction of alveoli or air sacks. . It causes shortness of breath, over time the inner walls of air sacks weaken or rupture. . ❞
He waited for the tears to gather in his eyes, his passionate regret on bringing cigarettes on his lips left him completely angered on himself and he has never felt so much pain up until now. Hearing the news that shattered his goals in life, he should've stopped— he could've saved himself but no.
It was too addictive.
❝ Creating larger air spaces instead of many small ones, this reduces the surface area of the lungs and, in turn, the amount of oxygen that reaches your bloodstream. So when you exhale, the damaged alveoli don't work properly and old air becomes trapped, leaving no room for fresh oxygen air to enter. ❞
Clutching onto his sheets, he blinked his eyes open and felt no tears. He was sure he still has a heart to spare the devastating news, but he was more saddened towards the fact that he felt nothing. He had what he wanted before and left his life to crumble, he wanted to help and save people but he questioned as to why he could never save himself.
His eyes went from the ceiling then off to the opening door, mentally scowling and cursing just to see the boy whom he was sure of loathing. Nurse Barry held a clipboard on his arm and the other was a pen, ❝ Ugh, I–I'll just check your vitals. ❞
❝ Isn't that what you're supposed to do? ❞ Brad grunted out, turning to face the other side of his room. The happiness found outside will never compare to the emptiness his shallow chest has to offer.
Nurse Barry cleared his throat, ❝ Piece of advice. . ? Sometimes when things are falling apart. . they may be actually falling into place. ❞
Brad ignored him and rather let the boy do his job as a nurse, why is he mad at this little guy? Well for one he looked like a hesitant nurse, who in their smart minds would bail out a patient who just wanted to ask for water when they first met? Well not entirely bail him out as he came back with two more nurses and a doctor but still.
He could have used a little bit of introduction. And falling into place? Really?
❝ Smoking is the leading cause of COPD. Treatment may slow the progression of COPD, but unfortunately. . It cannot reverse the damage. ❞
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