← Return to COPD end stage: Anyone else?

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I'm also a level four COPD end of life. That sounds really harsh doesn't it. I have no one to blame but myself. I have many years of carefree living. At this point I can't walk across the room without stopping to rest. I also have an inogen oxygen mixer. I'm trying to learn how to use it and how to carry it as it is quite heavy and awkward. I also use a CPAP machine with an overflow oxygen machine in the evenings I did the mindful breathing techniques with the Mayo clinic which was quite helpful. I did one other program with the Mayo clinic and it was very supportive and helpful. I also have a home nebulizer and do treatments. Periodically. I have good days and bad days. I can only think our heavenly father Jesus Christ that I'm still walking and talking. I have a loving family and very supportive I would like to suggest and recommend that you never give in and you never give up.

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@ronap; @tuffstuff222- Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am trying to catch up on posts from being away for a bit. I also have COPD and caused it myself as a result of heavy smoking for far too long. I know what you mean by doing this to myself and feeling guilty. I do not understand what it means to forgive myself but I have moved on from thinking about my causing this.

@tuffstuff222 it is great that you keep on moving forward, no matter how hard it is. I agree with @ronap that keeping on trucking is the way to go, and you are.

@ronap- I know that each step can feel like 20 but as long as you can take a step, keep it up.

My Pulmonologist has switched me to a Trelegy Ellipta inhaler. Has either of you been offered this?