End Stage Woes.My worse part is where I die. Then I wonder if I will be here next week, or can I plan a short trip to get away. There are so...Reactions0reactionsComments32 repliesEnd Stage
my dad is in the hospital with COPDMy dad has been in the hospital for 2 1/2 weeks. He smoked for 40 - 50 years, maybe a pack a day at times at the most. I know...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesEmphysemaEnd StageTips & Advice
HELP. I have been diagnosed with Emphysema COPD & COAD. I take Trelegy as my primary preventer however Ventolin & Atrovent have little or no effect as relievers. I had always...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesEnd Stage
Difference in palliative and hospice careHello Friends, I’m sorry I have not been on in a while, I have been in and out of hospital a few times, just now getting back to normal. But...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesHospice & Palliative CareCaregivingEnd Stage
COPD DeliriumHi guys. Not really having time to elaborate but. This might be approaching the end of the line for my mom. I'm not sure if I should be trying to...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesEnd StageHospice & Palliative CareCaregiving
Family talk copingI know my health issues impact my family. They are aware of my Stage 4 COPD, Severe emphysema plus other medical conditions. I let them know my symptoms, things that...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesFriends & FamilyEnd StageCoping
lung capacity questionsHoping someone can shed some light on a few questions I have. My father, age 81 and a former long-time smoker, is suffering from end-stage COPD, emphysema, and kidney disease...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesProgressionEmphysemaEnd Stage
Trouble getting BIPAP machineMy mother is in end stage COPD and has been told that the only way for her to obtain and be set up properly for a BIPAP is to complete...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesSleepEnd StageCost
What does feel like when You Expectorate Sputum from your lungs | JAN 18, 2023 | HITE1955 With: ‘ Doug ‘ INOGEN one g5 | IO- 500to me it feels good to kill wheezing and dry cough. I have had this sputum since my 3rd round of covid - 19. my pft’s will be lower this...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesBreathingEmphysemaEnd Stage
Oxygen how much?Hi my mom sadly passed away yesterday after falling unconcious the previous morning. I am wondering if being given 3ltrs of oxygen could have been the cause. She had a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingDiagnosisEnd Stage