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Husband has end stage copd also is building up carbon monoxide in his blood his doctor said hes at a toxic level also is sleeping alot what should i?

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Very sorry: Unfortunately except for oxygen that he is probably on you cannot do much.It is really hard to see a loved one in this state---sorry.

Dr Whiting agreed

Answered 1/2/2019

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