Active 7 days agoFamily 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesEnd StageCostSleep
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingDiagnosisEnd 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesEnd Stage
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesEnd 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesEnd StageHospice & Palliative CareCaregiving
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesAwarenessCaregivingEnd Stage
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesFriends & FamilyHospice & Palliative CareEnd Stage
