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Wearing a face mask with COPD: How to cope with it?

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15/09/2020 at 12:47

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Hello everyone, 

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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? 
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Feel free to share your experiences and advice here!

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Courtney

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I ware one when shopping or where its mandatory  but I have to admit it does leave me sweating  and out of breath not pleasant  but necessary  after catching covid and secondary complications I won't go without one even in a pub I ware one until I sit down 


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Merry Xmas all take care be safe and well 


Wearing a face mask with COPD: How to cope with it? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-copd/wearing-a-face-mask-with-copd-how-to-cope-with-it-3751 2021-12-13 12:47:44

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i just dont wear one i cant


Wearing a face mask with COPD: How to cope with it? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-copd/wearing-a-face-mask-with-copd-how-to-cope-with-it-3751 2022-01-03 12:35:35
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