Deep Breathing

Dad has been wrestling with bouts of nausea, but thankfully has not vomited. The respiratory therapist went through some breathing exercises, which Dad found very painful. It's very important for dad to exercise his lungs, and to cough out fluid that may be building up. All this is very painful, and he is supposed to hug his bear, called, Sir Koff-alot, to help with the pain in his chest.

They have been trying to sit him up, but every time they raise him he feels sick, so they stop. Now they are slowly raising the bed in increments.