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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. It includes conditions like emphysema and chronic bronchitis. As COPD progresses, breathing becomes increasingly difficult, and patients may experience frequent exacerbations (flare-ups) that can be life-threatening.
When COPD reaches advanced stages, patients may require frequent hospitalizations and experience significant limitations in daily activities. Hospice care focuses on managing symptoms, preventing exacerbations, and maintaining quality of life.
All Medicare-certified hospices can serve patients with COPD. Hospice care for COPD patients typically includes:
Hospice care for COPD is appropriate when the disease has progressed to the point where breathing difficulties significantly limit daily activities, frequent hospitalizations occur, and the focus shifts to comfort and quality of life rather than aggressive treatment. Many patients benefit from hospice care to manage symptoms and avoid unnecessary hospitalizations.