I opened the windows, but that didn't help. He's on oxygen at a setting of two. Help the person being cared for be as comfortable as possible. Ask the physician or nurse if oxygen or medicine will help. Help the person being cared for be as comfortable as possible Encourage relaxation.
Tense muscles add to the feeling of breathlessness, and they make the act of breathing harder.
Pleasant, involving activities as well as relaxation exercises can reduce the general level of tension. Prop the person in a sitting position. Sitting up makes breathing easier. Put several pillows behind the patient's back, or use a large foam wedge, which can be purchased at medical supply stores. A hospital bed that can be raised at one end also can be used to elevate a person's head.