Day: July 2, 2026

Caregiver assisting an older person with COPD seated beside oxygen equipment in a cluttered, dust- and mold-affected room.

Caring for someone with COPD in a home affected by hoarding creates a dangerous collision of respiratory vulnerability and environmental hazards. The clutter that accumulates in hoarding situations traps dust, mold spores, pet dander, and other airborne irritants that directly…