End of Life
End of life issues are especially difficult to cope with in patients with chronic diseases like COPD. Symptom management is one of the most important aspects of end of life care for COPD patients, as symptoms tend to get dramatically worse in the patient's final days.
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What Will it be Like When I Die? “I have COPD. What will it be like when I die? Will I just struggle for every breath and gasp until I can’t get any more air? That sounds like a horrible way to go! That’s what scares me the most.” As a respiratory therapist I’ve heard concerned, frightened (rightfully so), patients…
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Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT, Health Pro, commented on Dying with COPD Dear Danish Daughter, Thank you for sharing your story. Please accept my sincere condolences on…
Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro, commented on Hospice and How It Can Help the COPD… How wonderful for you that you have found such a resource at the end of…
Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro, posted Preparing for the End Game - When the… Living with COPD isn't always easy, but with the right treatment, mindset…
Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT, Health Pro, commented on End Stage COPD: Why You (and Everybody)… Dear Trouble3906, I'm so sorry for your loss. I still have my…
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