- Male
- 75 Years
- 07/02/2025
I'm really worried about my dad. He's 72, almost 76, and he's been having breathing issues. It's getting to the point where he can't even walk 10 meters without struggling. I think it's causing excess CO2 in his body and lower oxygen levels. Plus, he's finding it really hard to use his BiPAP machine, so he's not using it as much. He's also on a nebulizer. What should we do in this situation?
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use nebulizer and steam inhalation
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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