Active 6 days agoStage 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesEnd StageExercisePulmonary Rehabilitation
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCaregivingEnd StageHospice & Palliative Care
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesEmphysemaEnd StageHospice & Palliative Care
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesEmphysemaEnd StageHospice & Palliative Care
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesEnd StageCoping
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBreathingEnd StageInsurance & Disability
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesBreathingEnd 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 Comments6 repliesEnd StageCostSleep
my dad is in the hospital with COPDMy dad has been in the hospital for 2 1/2 weeks. He smoked for 40 - 50 years, maybe a pack a day at times at the most. I know...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesEmphysemaEnd StageTips & Advice
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 Comments4 repliesCaregivingAwarenessEnd Stage
