Is it just me, or do we all start to hear wheezes even in our dreams? I had a patient tell me she uses her bedpan to catch breath sounds when she’s too tired to get up. Talk about multitasking! Sometimes I wonder if we all need a bit of levity to cope with the chronic lung disease grind. What’s the funniest thing you’ve seen that wasn’t supposed to be funny?
Totally relate — you start to hear wheezes even during meals. I once had a patient try to use her collar to measure lung sounds because she was too comfortable to sit up. It’s wild how we become resourceful when we’re exhausted. What’s your go-to for a laugh during your shifts?
And i’ve definitely had patients who thought they could diagnose their own wheezes from the bed — it’s like they think comfort trumps accuracy — who needs a stethoscope, right? Has anyone else experienced a mix-up involving other ‘tools’ in the room?
I once had a patient call their bedpan a ‘sound catcher.’ It’s wild what we hear in our dreams! 
What’s your go-to for stress relief after a long day?
I’ve had great luck using calendula oil mixed with a light moisturizer for calming irritation post-treatment. It’s soothing and has a nice, subtle scent that clients appreciate. Have you tried blending it with anything else, like tea tree for acne-prone skin?