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Mother with COPD

Post a new topicby livingwith on Fri Aug 17, 2007 11:08 pm


I do not see a lot of stories posted but hopefully that will increase. I am not sure where to turn. I am 38, my mom is 59. She smokes and was diagnosed with COPD & emphysema approx. 4 years ago. Her mother died of lung cancer and still refuses to quit smoking. She has an identical twin who quit smoking 3 weeks ago (has not been diagnosed with either disease) and they both live with their father! A few months ago the doctor told my mom she needs any oxygen tank but she refuses!!! What do I d...Read the full article

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