Copdfoundation.org Website Review

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd) is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases including emphysema, chronic. bronchitis, and refractory (non-reversible) asthma. this disease is characterized by increasing breathlessness.. the copd foundation was established to undertake initiatives that result in expanded services for copd and to improve the lives of. individuals affected by copd. the foundation’s activities focus on achieving these results through research, education and advocacy. programs that will lead to prevention and a cure for this disease. bill66 made this as a comment a few days ago. i think it is a topic worthy of further discussion. clearly as copders we experience sob with little or no provocation. i know i can walk from the bedroom to the bath in the morning with o2 in the low 90s and can hardly breath. watching the oximeter, as my pulse reduces, o2 will increase as i use plb. thus, is the purpose of plb in effect to expel co2? i went to a pulmonologist a few weeks ago and was set up on oxygen last friday, as my oxygen level when i went to him was 88l. im a 66 year old female and over many years have gained weight due to doctors refusing to do surgery on my knees so i could walk. when we moved i found a great surgeon that did the surgery and it was only because i had to have additional surgeries after that that i gained another 20 for me? if i lose weight will i have to remain on oxygen? for the rest of my life? does this mean i cant live another 15 years? if i go out to a store do i have to worry about somebody that was smoking throwing a cigarette bu*t on the ground? or pumping gas? please help. as i said on copd. my moms doctor told us she is at the end stages of copd. im so devastated, but trying to stay strong for my mom. one question i had for the dr. but didnt ask was..how long is someone typically in the end stage? any help would be greatly appreciated. are you considering a stem cell therapy clinic for treatment of your copd?