In Part I we met Dave, who was just told he had COPD. Here is Part II with commonly asked questions about being Young with COPD.
If I am diagnosed with COPD at a young age, what's the first thing I should do?
The first thing you should do if you've been diagnosed with COPD (at any age) is to get tested for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin... Read more
"COPD? At my age? I'm only 46! There's no way. I'm too young to have that horrible disease."
Dave was stunned. Lately he'd been a little more short of breath than usual, and his colds hung on for longer than they used to, but this... this just couldn't be.
"COPD is a disease for old people," he thought. "Old smokers who are... Read more
Dr. Rajani, a tiny lady no more than five feet tall, shook my hand, looked me in the eye and said, "Your father is a very sick man. His body is shutting down. Do you want us to put him on life support or should we make him a no code?
"Can we see how it goes?" I asked.
"You have to make a decision - soon."
Not... Read more
Last time we talked about what you can do when you have "end-stage" COPD - things having to do with staying physically healthy. All important stuff, for sure, but we should never underestimate the value of emotional health, as well. Here is some wisdom on how to live a full and happy life from those who know, people with "end-stage" COPD. Not... Read more
Last time we talked about "end stage" COPD, what it is and what it means for you. We learned that in spite of what it sounds like, "end stage" is not a death sentence! On the contrary, you can live for many years with this diagnosis.
You may be thinking, "If end stage doesn't mean the end of my world, then what does it mean? How can I... Read more
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