being a caretaker for my 84 year old mother. I have never smoked but lived with secondary smoke for the first 30 years of my life. Also, I have been a teacher for 35 years and constantly caught illnesses from children. I retired at Christmas due to the impact COPD has had on my health. I have excellent medical care but very little practical advice or sharing of information.
I am sorry to hear that you recently got diagnosed with COPD while caring for your mother. That is a tough situation but I know you are strong enough to care for both. have attached an article to help you understand more about COPD. Hope this helps,
An Overview of COPD
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/COPD-Is-Your-Elderly-Parent-at-Risk--136488.htm
Karie
AgingCare.com Team
Carol