Big suggestion - have the pulmonologist order a treadmill test for him and monitor O2 and heart rate. My friend who had COPD was able to resume walking with a small O2 concentrator that she put in a backpack. Her O2 sats dropped from 90-01 to low 80s when we tried to walk.

Also, tell him if he drinks water often, it thins the mucus and eventually reduces the coughing. REALLY! You might have mentioned Mucinex - I use 600 mg Mucinex LA (guaifenesin only formula) and N-acetyl-cysteine 600 mg twice a day to thin the mucus. Both can be pricy, but if it works, find it on line in larger quantities a lot cheaper.

You, my friend, are an awesome caregiver. If he doesn't thank you every day, I will!
Now, what have you done for yourself today? A walk in the yard, a few pages of a book? Pulled out your knitting, crochet or Sudoku for while you are waiting for the doc next week?

Sue

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