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Father with copd

Hi everyone just reaching out as my 81 year old father has COPD and is in stage 3. He has had a few hospitalisations and needed oxygen/antibiotics. He has just...

living with spouse who has copd

I think he is getting in the end stages. His primary dr wont see him until Jan 2022. He has lost 25 lbs, oxy level in80's. He is confused and...

Respirologist & 7ft. Tubing.

I am going to a Respirologist. He specializes in breathing. Ask your GP Doctor to refer you to one, in your area. Mine is very very helpful. I started with...

Your experience with the doctor

I guess I’m scared and worried when I see the Pulmonilogist to go over my results he will judge me or blame me for bringing this on myself. I am...

Spirometry test

Is a test at a doctors office accurate or shout the test be done by a respiratory doctor? Thanks...

Different Doctors

I moved and when I changed my doctors they retested me and now claim that I don't have COPD. There have been no physical changes in my disease, I still...

What questions should I ask at my doctor's appointment?

I have been short of breath since my early 50s for no reason. After a terrible summer and early fall due to extreme shortness of breath I quit work as...

Any suggestions on seeing a dentist with severe COPD and emphysema?

In stage 4 with very difficult breathing. Can't be sedated. I always have anxiety going anyways but now I worry the stress will cause an exacerbation. Are there dentists that...

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