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Wearing a face mask with COPD: How to cope with it?
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Billynbid24
No cant get on with a face mask cant breath it's very uncomfortable I have a face shield it does help
Debs1967
I cant wear my face mask cause of my copd
Mazhaz
HI all
Not Been out from March as my Copd is to bad
mikebpool
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maxy33
I wouldn't ask my gp advice about masks,i think they have better things to do.
RobertLondon
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I assume that the majority of replies are from members in England. I live in Ireland where face masks are mandatory with a hefty fine, except for those with COPD and similar conditions. In fact the government website severely suggest that for those, the wearing of masks is NOT recommended if there is a legitimate need to leave the house. I think I would Keel over in rapid order if I was forced to wear a mask as I have stage 3 COPD and can barely breathe at the best of times :-)
mikebpool
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SAME WITH ME IV TRIED TO WEAR ONE WHEN I HAVE TO GO TO THE HOSPTAL BUT ITS LIKE HAVING A PLASTIC BAG ON MY HEAD I JUST CANT Breathe AT ALL
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Hippymum
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@mikebpool that's exactly how I felt. Have you tried the plastic frames that go under the mask? That's the only way I can wear a mask.
maxy33
@Courtney_J THEY GAVE ME A VISOR WHEN I HAD THE COVID JAB.
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Courtney_J
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Hello everyone,
How are you today?
I thought I would open this discussion to talk about masks.
It can be difficult to adjust to wearing a mask when going out, especially for those with respiratory conditions like COPD.
Do you find it difficult to wear a mask? Does it aggravate or irritate your COPD? What do you do? Do you have any tips or techniques to make it more comfortable? Has your GP given you any advice?
@teebsybhoy @Sheilamarsh @Cathymac @Bigman @rpt1952 @madmazz14 @madmaz @Chutneymaster @elise2018 @Gareth0425 @normabray @Jack17 @June1958 @Deano36 @Gillybeanz @Eileen65 @Susan6 @Mandy9 @Angliz
Feel free to share your experiences and advice here!
Take care,
Courtney