Lovego weekly report--Love all our COPD friends!

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Love all our COPD friends!

Stories happen every day, with happy, sad, strong, lovely, surprise, tear….These are parts of our life. And the story followed was about a Madam’s recent life experience, she shared with us, and so do we for you.

"Hi, it has been awhile since I posted in here, too much has been going on in my life. Since February my husband lost his job but we've been making it, food pantys help a lot for us, my son was drinking and drugging bad, husband was trying to quite, he , quite now and still not working. my son been in hospital for downing boozs , make a long story shot, he been in jail for a month on probations now going to AA and doing good now, Husband not working yet, been going threw things on our home. I went the DR and got a good ck up. went see the eye DR to fix cateract. last week friday saw my Pubulary DR , I saw his new Partioner, my o2 was down to 88 and went up to 90. the nurse had me do a blow test in office 4 times. I know I did not do it right but it was not good one. now she wants me on tranplant list and can not get my eyes down now, they said no aninisse , I can not have a colonscope done eighter. she scared me so bad. but I did ask to take the big blow test and she set me up for one in june 15.

Now I been feeling better, I do have my o2 on 2 1/2 now at rest and 3 to 4 when I do things, I have been driving more and walk out to car and into the house , I take breaks and I do have my portable up to 4 and at rest 2. but she also said to me that last year my blow test was ok , it stayed at 36% for 4 yrs now and she said by the test in office I am at 18% now, that why I wanted another test. I am also having my sisters down and we are going to do my 5 wishes for the DR and hospital. and my husband wants them to help him2 on this, I told some of the kids, I have one son yet to tell and then my stepdaughters to tell. I do what to ask you guys about how you have it to not Restate or to keep me going, I have not yet been on a vent . but it time for me to do things and get it done, I scared but I also realize I am ok, not dead yet and I can stay this way for awhile. and I told them I have my groups 2, please wait to put things on my page until I tell the rest of the family, I do like hugs and things on my post like you do. I will talk more on this, I’ll be fine because of other friends here who has gone threw things, I know I can be ok and know what to do, love all my copd friends and miss the ones who left us. and yes I will have some one who will inform you guys on things”

Though life is not easy for the Madam, she did it and face it positively, with the strong heart not only for her families, but also for all the people suffer from the COPD. Actually, there are many people are doing so as well. Don't lose the sunshine and strength becasue of the COPD, the sunshine and strength are always surround us, see the outside world, see the people like the Madam in the story, everything can be same as usual, just do what you can. Love yourself , Love all our COPD friends! Hug all our COPD friends! Pray for all our COPD friends!

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Lovego weekly report-How can COPD interrupt our sleep?

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How can COPD interrupt our sleep?

Everyone needs a good sleep to get more energy for the next-day works, activities ext. It is even more important for the people living with COPD. However, many people who living with COPD have problems on it, such as sleeplessness, difficulty falling asleep, wake up in the mid-night, difficult to sleep again after waking up and the sleeping time is shorter or the insomnia-middle. The COPD condition limits their ability much to sleep. Like the low oxygen levels, sleep apnea, the medications, the cough, ect.

Low oxygen levels: when you suffer the COPD, you may or may not know if you have a low oxygen level when you sleep. But the It effects your brain and other organs much. Pls make sure to let your doctor know if you’re having trouble sleeping, and you may be referred for a sleep evaluation.

Sleep apnea: Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes you to stop breathing while you sleep—for a few seconds to a minute or longer— at least 3 nights a week. Sleep apnea can be treated.

MEDICATIONS: Some medications, when taken near bedtime, may make falling asleep more difficult. Ask your healthcare provider if any of your medications may have this effect.

COUGHING: If coughing wakes you up at night, make sure to talk to your doctor.

Anxiety and depression: These two makes big pressure on us, effect much on the spirit.

When you have above problems, to get the well communications with your doctor is important and necessary. Keeping a good sleep will be much helpful for the progress and treatment for the disease.

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Lovego Weekly Report-Has anyone close to you pull away from you because of your copd ?

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Has anyone close to you pull away from you because of your copd ?

There is no doubt that this topic will have two answers, yes and no. And I think most people’s answer is No and haven’t had that happened. But if the answer is yes, it is sad on the one hand, on the other hand we shall know something why this happen.

We know, different people have different reactions for this kind disease. Some(including yourself) may become fear and don’t know how to do for the following, and they don’t know what will the outcome be. They may not handle the fact that losing you or the change of you.

When you and the people close to you are fear. Talking to others who have experienced the same can be a great educator and more importantly support. Fear of the unknown is hard on many. By learning and hearing from others that have walked in those shoes can be helpful. There are support groups as well.

If you have more advices and want to share with us, pls don’t hesitate to make your comments here.

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Lovego Weekly report- How is COPD treated

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How Is COPD Treated?

COPD has no cure yet. However, lifestyle changes and treatments can help you feel better, stay more active, and slow the progress of the disease. The goals of COPD treatment include:

Relieving your symptoms

Slowing the progress of the disease

Improving your exercise tolerance (your ability to stay active)

Preventing and treating complications

Improving your overall health

To assist with your treatment, your family doctor may advise you to see a pulmonologist, a doctor who specializes in treating lung disorders.

Mainly, we can see the following treatment methods:

1.Lifestyle Changes

Just as we discussed last week, when you suffer from the COPD, both physical and mental pressure and challenges you have to face.The quiting smoking and other tips need to be followed.

2. Medicines

Like the Bronchodilators and Combination Bronchodilators Plus Inhaled Glucocorticosteroids (Steroids), these will relax the muscles around your airways. This helps open your airways and makes breathing easier.

3.Vaccines

Having COPD, you'll be easier to be infected and result in serious problems or worsen the syptoms. So the Flu Shots and Pneumococcal Vaccine will be on the regular ways for treatment.

4.Pulmonary Rehabilitation

This is a broad program that helps improve the well-being of people who have chronic (ongoing) breathing problems. Rehab may include an exercise program, disease management training, and nutritional and psychological counseling. The program's goal is to help you stay active and carry out your daily activities.

5. Oxygen Therapy

If you have severe COPD and low levels of oxygen in your blood, oxygen therapy can help you breathe better. For this treatment, you're given oxygen through nasal prongs or a mask.

6.Surgery

Surgery may benefit some people who have COPD. It usually is a last resort for people who have severe symptoms that have not improved from taking medicines. Surgeries for people who have COPD that's mainly related to emphysema include bullectomy (bul-EK-toe-me) and lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS)

7.Lung Transplant

During a lung transplant, your damaged lung is removed and replaced with a healthy lung from a deceased donor. A lung transplant can improve your lung function and quality of life. However, lung transplants have many risks, such as infections. The surgery can cause death if the body rejects the transplanted lung.

8.Managing Complications

COPD symptoms usually worsen slowly over time. However, they can worsen suddenly. For instance, a cold, the flu, or a lung infection may cause your symptoms to quickly worsen. You may have a much harder time catching your breath. You also may have chest tightness, morecoughing, changes in the color or amount of your sputum (spit), and a fever. Call your doctor right away if your symptoms worsen suddenly

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