65 years old, stage 4 copd FEV1 30% Hi there, I am looking for some advice. My dad was diagnosed a few months back with COPD and emphysema. He smoked a pack or more a day from 15-65...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesEnd StageBreathingEmphysema
Stage 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 Comments5 repliesEnd StagePulmonary RehabilitationExercise
End stageI visited my pulmonary doctor this week and he essentially gave me the bad news about being 'end stage,' which is always something that never comes until we realize it's...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAwarenessCopingEnd Stage
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 repliesHospice & Palliative CareEmphysemaEnd Stage
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 repliesEnd StageBreathingInsurance & 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 repliesEnd StageBreathing
Update on DanHi all, I have gotten so many replies to my last post I want to let you know we saw Dans' Pulmonary Dr today. His lungs have stayed the same...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesEnd StageAwarenessDepression
physical therapistsWould a physical therapist who comes to the home be a good idea for my husband who will not exercise? I feel like if there was a trained person who...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesExerciseEnd StageCoping
Intestinal issues Hi ! My mom has constant intestinal issues. She is stage 4 diagnosed 4 years ago with 23% lung capacity. Last fev test was fall 2019. Anyone dealing with constipation...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCaregivingEnd StageSide Effects
For all that have gone before us.A video song I made... When I Cross over the Rainbow - https://youtu.be/wZOHBxbWSNo...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFriends & FamilyCopingEnd Stage