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Carol Bradley Bursack, Jul 31, 2010
Over the span of two decades author, columnist and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Because of this experience, Bradley Bursack created a portable support group, the book "Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories."
It can be quite long, but only a doctor can give you guidance. It depends on too many other issues, including more health problems and compliance with doctor's directions.Carol
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Jul 31, 2010
The big issue is following the plan the doctor develops with the patient. My son and I have severe asthma and manage to avoid hospital visits through following our doctor's plan very carefully. If your doctor is not working with you closely, you might seek additional help. It also helps to research on your own. COPD does not have to limit someone's life unless their are many other health issues. Best Wishes and Blessings to you.
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dmdmetz
Apr 15, 2011
My father has lived with severe COPD for 12 years. He's on oxygen and medications and has done quite well. He uses an electric scooter to get around places like the ballpark, mall, etc. He's been able to do some traveling (places we can drive to and carry oxygen), go to baseball games, play cards with friends, go to luncheons.
The one thing his doctor always has stressed is that he get up each day, get dressed, and be sure he gets out of the house a few times a week.
Only now is his condition starting to change and worsen.
Hope that helps some.
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