Showering and COPD
Started oxygen treatment about a year ago. Today was my third shower in that span. It was just so hard for me that I chose to clean myself without the bath or shower. Still it was a challenge! When I first found this site, I read articles about showering and found plenty of good advice. I bought a terry cloth, non-fragrant soap, used a chair and took my time in the shower. Left the fan on and opened the window and used my oxygen while showering. All went very smooth. Took my time and I feel I've found a way to clean myself without going into a panic mode! Thanks to the members and everyone else for their suggestions! It's nice to feel really clean again and it does help my attitude like never before! Again thank you!!
, I am so glad to hear that the information shared in our community has been helpful to you. That is why we are here!! Contending with COPD can be hard and often feel like you're the only one going through it but here you are surrounded by others who get it and who often have some pretty good ideas on how to deal with it. Thank you for sharing with us and we are so glad you are a part of our community! Wishing you a peaceful day. All the best, Sam S. (COPD.net, team member). 
I love this for you, cwar! Have you had anymore showers since you shared this? It's such a great feeling to find new ways to achieve our goals even with a chronic illness. Just keep taking it slow. 😀 -Melissa, copd.net team 
You're welcome,
! I am so happy to hear this. That is what we all are here for to help each other out along this COPD path. We all learn from each other. Thank you for sharing this with us. Best, Jackie (Moderator) 
I have found Scrubzz from Amazon to be very helpful on those bad days when a shower is just too much
Hi katw, and thanks for joining in the conversation here. I am glad to hear you have found this product which works for you quite well between showering days. We appreciate you sharing this with the community.
All the best,
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)This is an interesting product, I've never heard of it before. It reminds me of no-rinse shower caps that help you wash your hair. Those are great too. Thanks for sharing! -Melissa, copd.net team
