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This qualitative study focuses on women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease stage III or IV.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Aim<\/jats:title><jats:p>The aim of this study was to describe women's experiences of living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease stage III or IV.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Method<\/jats:title><jats:p>A purposive sample of fifteen women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease stage III or IV participated in the study. 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The fear leads to isolation and digital media was described as an important means of communication. Significant others gave support and help that was practical and emotional. Women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease experienced lack of continuous help and support from healthcare professionals.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Stabilizing an ever\u2010present breathlessness by restoring strength required women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease stage III or IV to conduct detailed planning to manage everyday life. Being afraid of contracting infections and the consequences of suffocation had increased since the pandemic COVID\u201019 outbreak, which led to self\u2010isolation and an inactive everyday life. 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