Home Oxygen Therapy

There’s no humidifier apparently we were not given that option.

Hi again, Clmonty - and thanks for your reply and answer. As mentioned not all patients are in need of the humidifier. However, if your husband begins to experience a drying feeling in his nose (the nasal mucosa sometimes become dry when using oxygen and a nasal cannula), you may want to bring it up to your physician and the equipment company.
Please do keep us posted as to his progress in this regard.
Warmly,
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)

I to struggle some days with everyday tasks. (Dishes, laundry, making the bed, walking to the mailbox and even bathing) can be difficult on bad days. (Example of my bad days are when my oxygen level is below my norm,im having tightness in my chest, short of breath and wheezing.) others that may also be going on along with the things I just mentioned is; swollen feet, ankles, face or legs. When I have these bad days my boyfriend of 13 yrs. knows and does these daily tasks. And when he doesn't, I pay my friend and she does it. Now tasks like.... sweeping, dusting and vacuuming; that will create particles in the air I breath, I pay others to do it for me 2x a wk. due to the fact he has asthma. When push comes to shove, I put me a mask on and do it myself, having to stop while doing it so as to catch my breath. There are even times I'm unable to cook because of the fumes it creates. (We have no vents, only a fan). we order out or he'll cook for us. Now I've never said he's ok with this. there are defiantly times he bucks. however, he's beginning to realize the seriousness of copd and helps out without an argument. Thank God Cuz I get short of breath arguing. Trust me your wife hates it and I'm sure she does the best she can.Be understanding and help. (get in where u fit in.or be perpared to pay someone).just saying

Hi soldiergirl, and thanks for lending your own support and encouragement here. We also appreciate you sharing your own personal experiences managing this condition with the community.
It can certainly be challenging, there is no question about that. I understand that managing both asthma (your boyfriend), and COPD (yourself) has its own set of unique challenges as well. However, it does sound like you have a good understanding of what needs to be done and how to get it done, one way or another.
Keep up the good work!
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)

, typically your wife's doctor would prescribe supplemental oxygen if they determine she would benefit from it. Here is an article that should help: https://copd.net/living/qualifying-home-oxygen. All the best, Sam S. (COPD.net, team member).

My pulmonologist handled that. Once my insurance approved it the oxygen supplier had it to my house next day. But I had to keep on my ins. to make sure it was getting done.