A matter of life and breath PSA - Emphysema

Format: 16mm

Archive ID: 0459

Notes: 'I never heard the word before. My doctor told me I had emphysema. The two block walk from the house to the subway was, was knocking me out. I was breathing like a steam engine. Yeah. I thought maybe I was just out of shape or getting a little old or something, but I am not that old. I'm a pretty active guy and a, well, I was pretty active and I'm taking treatments now. I'm learning how to breathe all over again. It's going to be a long haul, but, uh, I really have no choice. Emphysema is a lung disease that can be treated and alleviated if dealt with in time. The first symptoms might be shortness of breath after normal, minor exertion. If you suffer such symptoms, see your doctor. It's a matter of life and breath.' ffn048 04 a matter of life and breath

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The still from 'A Matter of Life and Breath PSA - Emphysema' depicts a middle-aged man in a suit, standing outdoors. He has a serious expression, reflecting the weight of his condition. The background is blurred, suggesting a focus on his concern about breathing difficulties and the realization of his emphysema diagnosis. The overall tone conveys a sense of urgency and the importance of awareness regarding respiratory health.

00:00:00.000 — The still from 'A Matter of Life and Breath PSA - Emphysema' depicts a middle-aged man in a suit, standing outdoors. He has a serious expression, reflecting the weight of his condition. The background is blurred, suggesting a focus on his concern about breathing difficulties and the realization of his emphysema diagnosis. The overall tone conveys a sense of urgency and the importance of awareness regarding respiratory health.

The still features the title 'A Matter of Life and Breath' prominently displayed in a simple, bold font against a muted background. The text emphasizes the seriousness of the topic. This PSA focuses on the experiences of individuals suffering from emphysema, illustrating the challenges of the condition through personal testimonials, as highlighted in the provided context. The overall tone conveys a sense of urgency and the need for awareness about respiratory health issues.

00:00:54.221 — The still features the title 'A Matter of Life and Breath' prominently displayed in a simple, bold font against a muted background. The text emphasizes the seriousness of the topic. This PSA focuses on the experiences of individuals suffering from emphysema, illustrating the challenges of the condition through personal testimonials, as highlighted in the provided context. The overall tone conveys a sense of urgency and the need for awareness about respiratory health issues.

Film Transcript / Subtitles

I never heard the word before my doctor told me. I had Mephyssema. The two-block walk from the house to the subway was knocking me out. I was breathing like a steam engine. I thought maybe I was just out of shape or getting a little old or something, but I'm not that old. I'm a pretty active guy, and, well, I was pretty active. I'm taking treatments, and I'm learning how to breathe all over again. It's going to be a long haul, but I really have no choice. Emphysema is a lung disease that can be treated and alleviated if dealt with in time. The first symptoms might be shortness of breath after normal, minor exertion. If you suffer such symptoms, see your doctor. It's a matter of life and breath. Good morning. Good morning. Good morning. Thank you.