Loosening congestion?I am in end stage COPD. Of course, I have inhalers and use them as prescribed. I also take Musinix 2 x's a day to loosen congestion. Does anyone have...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesEnd Stage
Am I just being unrealistic?Hi, Ok I am glad to have found this sight. I am married and my spouse Dan has COPD. he was told this 10 yrs ago. He is now retired...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesCaregivingEnd StageAwareness
A lonely journey!Hi Everyone, My mum was diagnosed with copd 20 years ago. Up until a year ago she only just started to be physically effected by it. In January this year...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesFriends & FamilyHospice & Palliative CareEnd Stage
Urgent advice is needed for our elderly mum with COPD placed on end of life medsUrgent advice is needed, especially independent medical advice, and legal regarding our elderly mum. Our mum has just turned 80 and has had COPD around 10 years, as well as...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCaregivingEnd StageHospice & Palliative Care
65 years old, stage 4 copd FEV1 30% Hi there, I am looking for some advice. My dad was diagnosed a few months back with COPD and emphysema. He smoked a pack or more a day from 15-65...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesEmphysemaEnd StageBreathing
Stage IV and RehabMy FEV is 27% and it seems it is getting worse by the day. I do not cough up anything anymore and I am too out of breath to even...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesEnd StageExercisePulmonary Rehabilitation
End stageI visited my pulmonary doctor this week and he essentially gave me the bad news about being 'end stage,' which is always something that never comes until we realize it's...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessCopingEnd Stage
knowing when its time to let go and let hospice manage youI was diagnosed with end stage copd 7 years ago.I was placed on oxygen at that time, 3 liters 24/7. Six months ago. I had 5 valves placed in my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHospice & Palliative CareEmphysemaEnd Stage
Silica dust exposure at workI was exposed to silica dust while working at a shipyard. I am now being screened for a transplant and haven't gotten a dime from the shipyard. Anyone out there...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesEnd StageInsurance & DisabilityBreathing
MY COPDIm new here (62) and have stage 4 COPD, Emphysema and an assortment of other ailments, nice to see people who can still do things with their COPD, walking, stairs...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesEnd StageBreathing