My husband has heart failure, and is gradually getting worse...especially his breathing. Although he is on Lasix, Coumadin, Lanoxin, Potassium. & Aldactone he continues to worsen. He tires out even easier & smothering is present at all times. He says the only time he can breathe 'good' is when he is going down the interstate at 65 mph with the windows down!!
My question is: what determines when a patient needs to be on oxygen at home? Are there certain tests he should take or is it something he should request? Is oxygen something we need to delay as long as possible? I worry that he is suffering needlessly.
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