🫁 Episode 25: Hospice Care—Oxygen and Medication 📅 Release Date: October 6, 2025
Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, brought to you by BluZone Health. Today’s episode explores a tender and deeply important topic—hospice care for people living with advanced lung disease. We’re diving into how oxygen therapy and medications are used not to prolong life, but to maximize comfort, dignity, and peace in the final chapter.
Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or simply someone seeking to understand more about end-of-life care, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and actionable insights to support you through the journey.
🎙️ Hosted by: Kelly Welton-Lewis | Gina Hoots | Amy Sheldon
💊 What We Cover in This Episode:
The Role of Hospice in End-of-Life Care: • What hospice really means—and what it’s not • The shift from cure to comfort • Clearing up common myths about hospice and palliative care
Oxygen Use in Hospice Care: • When oxygen is prescribed—and why • Comfort vs. life-prolonging: The goals of oxygen use at end of life • Addressing fears around oxygen dependence and withdrawal
Medications for Symptom Relief: • How opioids can ease breathlessness (and why they’re safe when used correctly) • The role of anti-anxiety meds in reducing air hunger and panic • Other helpful meds like steroids, bronchodilators, and secretion reducers
Support for Families and Caregivers: • Tips for helping loved ones manage symptoms at home • When (and why) to call the hospice team for medication changes • Emotional support and mental health care for patients and families
🕊️ Whether you're walking this road now or preparing for future conversations, we hope this episode empowers you to prioritize comfort, connection, and compassionate care at every step.
📌 Resources & Further Reading: https://www.vitas.com/hospice-and-palliative-care-basics/about-palliative-care/hospice-vs-palliative-care-whats-the-difference?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-e6-BhDmARIsAOxxlxUF3Ok2MO0RulJ1-hNlTTZ_Bf64gQOe_ZPMZrN1y5bsYgdRNqUM0awaAqMUEALw_wcB
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