A common problem with COPDers is dreading to take a shower because it wears them out. You use about the same amount of energy showering as you do walking briskly. That dread of knowing it will tire you out causes anxiety which only adds to the problem.

I have a a shower seat and handicap bars. If I use or concentrator I’m suckin. moisture from the air. For me tank gives me straight oxygen shower hose works better for showers “gun”

The showering question tickles me. I put it off as long as possible.😁 Think: I'll do it tomorrow. Even put "shower" on my list of things to do...tomorrow. If I must go out for an appointment, I will definitely shower the day before. Slowly and carefully. But, when I'm feeling funky by myself or my little dog starts to avoid me, I have 12" X 8" disposable pre moistened washcloths which do a pretty dang good job. Unscented!! I don't do much anymore to get sweaty, and the weather is changing from ungodly hellish heat to cooler Fall into Winter weather. Might get little dog Phoebe, to the park soon for a walk. She's so bored with me! It's all good, to be trite.🙃😉

I have to:
1. time my shower with medication usage (albuterol)
2. use my oxygen hose (I call it my snorkel)
3. open window and bathroom door. use exhaust fan
4. keep the shower door slightly open for air crossflow
5. remove canula when rinsing head and face.
6. take my time don't rush it. focus on breathing and less on washing.
7. sometimes all I can do is just rinse of, and that is okay
Have a grateful day!!

i always turn on the exhaust fan and open the bathroom door when the water stops running