COPD/Emphysema Diagnosis: What is next?Hello everyone! I just have a couple of questions. My 75-year-old father went to the hospital this weekend after being significantly short of breath and subsequently falling. His o2 levels...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivingDiagnosisEmphysema
My partner very resistant to being told what to do’Our relationship is tricky ~ no-go areas. If I stand back, I’m afraid that he’ll deteriorate and die....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregiving
Help caring for someone with COPDHi All, my mother (73) was diagnosed many years ago with COPD and it had been completely manageable however, 3 years ago my mum contracted COVID whilst in hospital which...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingCaregivingTips & Advice
Sleeping to much'My husband has had copd for quite some time. He is always tired, coughing. Last week we thought he was having a heart attack, but nothing wrong with his heart...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisCaregiving
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 repliesCaregivingHospice & Palliative CareEnd Stage
Getting more calories due to chronic weight lossHi. Still kind of new here but wanted to share something I discovered. I've been drinking those ensure and boost max protein shakes typically having around 320-350 calories. And typically...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCaregivingDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
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
Testing without AlbuterolMy wife says she can't do mornings without her Albuterol long enough to get her test done at the hospital what do I do they just keep saying that she...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCaregivingPulmonary RehabilitationSmoking
COPD APPETITE CHANGESMy wife has terrible trouble thinking of foods she can eat. Fewer all the time. She is 5 foot 6 inches. Only 97 lbs now. She still cant quit smoking!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivingChronic BronchitisCoping
Caregiver Help and SupportI am a caregiver to my husband who has moderate to severe COPD. I have been his caregiver for many years and I am now finding myself struggling with the...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCaregiving