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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21/11/2020 at 18:58

No cant get on with a face mask cant breath it's very uncomfortable I have a face shield it does help

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 2020-11-21 18:58:26

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21/11/2020 at 19:43

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I cant wear my face mask cause of my copd

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 2020-11-21 19:43:49

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HI all

Not Been out from March as my Copd is to bad

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 2020-11-30 23:06:36

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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 2021-01-16 10:56:33

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18/01/2021 at 15:52

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I wouldn't ask my gp advice about masks,i think they have better things to do.

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 2021-01-18 15:52:59

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01/03/2021 at 16:19

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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 :-)

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02/03/2021 at 09:22

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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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@Gremayl

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 2021-03-02 09:23:21

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03/03/2021 at 00:01

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@Gremayl 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.

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19/03/2021 at 12:45

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@Courtney_J THEY GAVE ME A VISOR WHEN I HAD THE COVID JAB.

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