(StatePoint) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is also referred to as emphysema or chronic bronchitis and makes it hard to breathe. During every stage of the disease, starting when a person ...

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When advanced, chronic pulmonary conditions, such as COPD, worsen, physicians may recommend these patients consider hospice care. “Hospice offers comprehensive and individualized services to help ...

Ever get winded after climbing stairs? Imagine feeling that way every minute of every day – that’s how most people with advanced lung disease experience life. Daily activities – even the simple act of ...

More individuals are dying of chronic progressive diseases that require longer and more sustained care. An increasing number of these individuals reside in skilled nursing facilities prior to their ...

John Tagtmeir lies dying in a corner of the living room as his daughter, Krissy, finally gives in to her long-simmering rage. She's on the phone with a representative of Hope Healthcare, one of ...