ocpd

[carolj]

sorry got the letters in the wrong order its ocpd what is it thanks

[beryllium]

Hi there, it's COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease....

[alijangra]

Hi carolj it is actually COPD which stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease/disorder. It is a condition where someone has two or more chronic lung conditions at the same time eg asthma and emphysema. It is treated mainly with steroids and bronchodilators to ease breathing. It can be exacerbated (made worse) by smoking and also means the sufferer is much more prone to chest infections. more info here:

http://www.lung.ca/diseases-maladies/copd-mpoc_e.php

[carolj]

thanks very much for your answers that makes alot of sense as my hubby is always having chest problems and he is to go for an x ray just to get this checked out . thanks again to beryllium and alijangra

[beryllium]

Hi Carol, my mother-in-law has copd, caused by heavy smoking and has been admited to hospital several times to have emergency oxygen therapy etc. This was because she refused to accept anything was wrong, including heart failure and, without doubt, she is very frightened.

The gp surgery runs a very good copd clinic and it has taken lots of support and persuasion to get her to attend.

What frightens me is the fact that my partner is a smoker, and yet lots of his very close blood relatives have emphysema and the like from smoking.

I wish you both the very best, and appologies if this is a rant....

[theren_911]

Were you thinking of OCD when you were phrasing your question... ;)

OCPD - could be Obsessive Compulsive Pulmonary Disorder..

"Godda Wheeze, Godda Wheeze, Don't Stop Me, I HAVE TO WHEEZE!"

[theren_911]

Sorry, kinda insensitive remark there..

[beryllium]

How absolutely hilarious theren-911, I am sure you will love watching your loved ones die....

[CLOWN TICKLE]

My mum in law has the condition and she is generally worst in the winter and is supposed to stay at home during the flu season, good luck