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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a common, preventable, and treatable respiratory disorder characterized by persistent symptoms and progressive airflow limitation. This limitation results from a combination of small-airway disease (obstructive bronchiolitis) and parenchymal destruction (emphysema), both driven by chronic inflammation from exposure to harmful particles or gases.The disease includes two main pathological entities: emphysema, marked by destruction of alveolar walls and...

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

COPD is defined as a heterogeneous lung condition marked by persistent respiratory symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, and sputum production, caused by abnormalities in the airways that cause airflow obstruction.
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-I: Introduction

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-I: Introduction

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Togetherness in Couples Living With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: An Interpretive Interview Study.

Louise Muxoll Gronhaug^1,2, Ingeborg Farver-Vestergaard^1,2, Yoon Frederiksen^3,4

¹Department of Medicine, Lillebaelt Hospital, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark.

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) significantly alters couplehood and intimacy, impacting daily life and well-being. Open communication and shared pacing can foster connection and renewal for both partners.

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Area of Science:

Health Psychology
Social Sciences
Qualitative Research

Background:

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents significant challenges to individuals and their partners.
Illness-related changes profoundly affect shared everyday life and intimacy within couples.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the lived experiences of individuals with COPD and their partners regarding changes in shared life and intimacy.
To understand how these changes impact overall well-being within the couple.

Main Methods:

Interpretive phenomenological study employing in-depth telephone interviews.
Analysis utilized reflexive thematic analysis informed by hermeneutic phenomenology.
Ten individuals with COPD and five partners participated.

Main Results:

A central theme emerged: 'Togetherness in light and darkness-transformation of couplehood when living with COPD'.
Key themes included 'Living in sync and out of step' (breathlessness impacting daily life and intimacy), 'Holding on and holding back' (emotional presence vs. protective restraint), and 'Becoming another we' (seeking meaning amidst loss).

Conclusions:

COPD transforms couplehood and intimacy, posing risks of disconnection but also opportunities for renewal.
Breathlessness disrupts shared life and identity; however, adapting pace and emotional presence enhances togetherness and well-being.
Findings can guide healthcare professionals in couple-centered care, addressing overlooked relationship and intimacy changes.