Need adviceRelative was diagnosed 5year ago with COPD after suffering from pneumonia. Started with oxygen at home for night time and a few hours during the day when needed. Now on...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingEnd StageHospice & Palliative Care
How do I deal with this?Hey all, first post here. I’ve been struggling with this for a couple days now and I thought posting in a community might help. I’m 36, my Dad, 69, was...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCaregivingEnd StageCoping
Stage 4What is stage 4 like for you? How can a caregiver support you? Why don’t drs say or help more? What must family understand now?...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesEnd StageFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Living with End Stage EmphysemaDuring my last hospital visit in May, one of the pulmonary doctors told me I had end-stage emphysema. I had never heard this diagnosis before, and got very emotional, thinking...Reactions0reactionsComments48 repliesEnd StageEmphysema
COPD and Zephyr Valve procedureHas anyone had this done or any options. That would be extremely helpful...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSurgeryEnd StageTreatment
High risk for inntrventionWhat does this mean. I am stage 4....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSymptomsEnd Stage
End Stage C.O.P.D.Was looking for anyone who is experienced with end stage as I would like to know how long I have to live. ...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesHospice & Palliative CareEnd StageEmphysema
CopingI haven’t spoken on this site in a very long time. I am 62 and stage 4 COPD. Diagnosed 11 years ago. My lung function is 30 percent and on...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesEnd StageCoping
Latest CT scan.Not looking good. Doc said "very high risk for any intervention". AS far as I can tell, it means 1 year or less to go. The only thing that bothers...Reactions0reactionsComments33 repliesEnd Stage
Plummeting oxygen levels This is my first post anywhere, my mum has end stage copd she’s been on home oxygen for a year now she’s now on it 24hrs a day and goes...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesEnd Stage