Living with COPD

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My Mum with copd
by: Jackie E. on Mon, Aug 04 2008

My mum who has had copd for 6 years is 86 and we are still trying to keep on top of it, i would say to anyone who cares for someone with copd never let things slide, always keep on top of this condition, as my mum has signs that tell me she has an infection even before it shows. we are very lucky to have a team of nurses that treat my mother, and who i can call on at any time. They trust my judgement when i say she has a infection coming, so we are able to treat it before it get a grip.

the most important thing i would say is to make sure a sputum is sent to the doctor so that you treat the right infection, this is how we stay on top of this condition. If you nurse someone with this condition always trust your instincts even when nurses and doctors say other wise.as you who knows this person will proberly be right, as they form a pattern.

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August 2008

My dad has COPD and more… - by Dawn - (Fri, Aug 22 2008)
My father 68, has always drank, smoked and has had poor nutrition. I have always tried to be there for him when he allowed it. The last few months he has kept to himself not wanting any visits since his new girlfriend who drinks and smokes too. Last week at the peer pressure of his neighbor and his constant coughing up mouthsful of sputum with blood he went to his Doctor. [more..]
COPD “treatment” - by C. Gregory - (Mon, Aug 18 2008)
I was diagnosed with COPD about a year ago, and immediately went on inhalation therapy. I could discern no benefits. Later on, I went to Advair. No benefits. In desperation, my doctor prescribed [more..]
My Mum with copd - by Jackie E. - (Mon, Aug 04 2008)
My mum who has had copd for 6 years is 86 and we are still trying to keep on top of it [more..]

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