Random Episodes of “I can’t breathe”

Rick220

I have been caring for my Grandmother who is in the later stages of this disease. Several times a week she will say she can’t breathe and gets into a panic, after a few minutes she is fine and doesn’t remember the episode. I’ve tried asking her if she is in pain or anything but I don’t get a response. I’m just curious if anyone else has experienced this with their LO?

LaurenB

I haven't been in your situation, but do you think that it could be a panic attack?  Could LO be scared and it is manifesting as not being able to breath?

Lauren

concerned_gdaughter

Hey there, I am also currently caring for my grandmother with dementia. Many times a day she will say that she can't breathe, and it is often paired with crying or repeating herself. We try telling her, you can breathe because you're talking to us now! Or something along those lines. 

I think it might be happening because she has difficulty swallowing now, and/or because her mouth is pretty constantly dry because she doesn't drink a lot of water. Along with reassuring her that she is breathing, I will usually tell her that she might feel like this because her mouth is dry, and I'll ask if she wants water. After having a sip of water she will usually calm down. Sometimes it might be happening because she feels she is laying too flat, so I will ask if she wants me to move the head of the bed up at all.

These are the steps I typically take, I hope this is somewhat helpful. I do think they say this because they are scared and anxious, in addition to how they may be feeling physically. But I have found that just giving reassurance that she is breathing, and then trying address any outstanding physical needs works to help calm her down.

Good luck to you, and I hope this helps with your grandma.

Emily

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