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Coughing and Gagging all night long. Getting antibiotics for Charles again. At some point I guess that will not be happening. Since he's on Hospice there is no medical care perse. But we'll go down that road when we get to it.

He refused breakfast because of the gagging but lunch was hungry and eating. Said when the time comes he will stop eating. Not there yet but worried just the same.

Getting a cough assist. Don't know how many months that will help with but worth a try. So much to consider.

Thanks friends!

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Marie_14

Cuttercut good luck to you and Charles. Hope the cough assist helps him.

Make sure you can rest and switch off when you are able to.

Marie x

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doglington

Thinking of you both, Cuttercat. Its such a painful time.

Big hug from Jean x

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rriddle

In our case, raising the head of the bed and using a humidifier at night helped some.

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Yvonneandgeorge in reply to rriddle

Thinking of you both, always raise the bed when George goes to bed, horrible time, horrible illness. Big hugs Yvonne cxxxxx

Wow,I know how you feel,for me I have to keep reminding myself to be careful for what I ask for.hang in.

Dee

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Spiralsparkle

Big hugs xx

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Tippyleaf

Sending love and hugs

Xxx

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Jafarrar

You have a tough time now. Hope things get better again soon.

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