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What to do if my 85 year old mother has end stage copd and emphysema. she is breathing 28 times per minute?
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COPD: Breathing 28 times a minute suggests she's not getting enough oxygen or has other problems. You should check with her doctor to see if anything can be done.
Answered 3/29/2014
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Comfort: There are inhalers that may help.These treat the wheezing and help ease her breathing some. Other options are oxygen supplementation at rest and while walking.She may benefit from bipap. She would need to be tested for this to qualify.Sometimes if COPD very severe hospice may help or palliative care. Need to have a talk with her md and determine her severity, based on pft and quality of life.
Answered 6/10/2014
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