COPD Care

ConsidraCare caregivers are professionals and can provide specific COPD Care to elderly loved ones in the comfort of their own homes.

What is it?

Chronic Obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is a group of inflammatory diseases affecting the lungs which cause airflow obstruction and difficulty in breathing. There are two main types: chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Both are chronic conditions and can become life-threatening. It is very common in smokers.

Early warning signs

Chronic cough with or without sputum
Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath
Feeling of chest tightness and wheezing
Repeated chest infections
In the later stages there may be weight loss and death.

Impact on Quality of Life

COPD causes breathlessness and affects the quality of life. As symptoms get worse a person may be unable to perform daily activities and can become dependent upon other people. In the later stages, a COPD patient may need oxygen daily to be able to breathe. Not only physical but mental health also gets impacted and it can cause severe depression and anxiety.

Live-in Care is better for seniors who need COPD care

Top caregiver do's

Education is the key. It is important to recognize disease flare-ups and get your loved one checked up by the doctor.
Encourage your loved one to stop smoking
Physical activities such as walking and gentle exercises as well as weight reduction are important as well.
Remind your loved one to take medications, this also includes oxygen as needed. Remember to tell them to stay away from the stove while using oxygen.

Top caregiver don'ts

Don't ignore when your loved one is feeling unwell as flare-ups and infections can be fatal.
Don't smoke or adopt an unhealthy lifestyle in front of your loved ones.
Don't give in when your loved one underestimates oxygen use and encourage them to use it once prescribed by the doctor, as this can be very beneficial in COPD.

COPD Care

ConsidraCare caregivers are professionals and can provide specific COPD Care to elderly loved ones in the comfort of their own homes.

What is it?

Early warning signs

Impact on Quality of Life

Live-in Care is better for seniors who need COPD care

Top caregiver do's

Top caregiver don'ts

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