My 85 year old dad has asthma and has been sheltering safely at home two weeks ago since the COVID-19 pandemic. Grocery stores in his area are open for curbside pickup, but none seem to be offering delivery right now. I called one of the local large chains in his area, and their website is not processing orders. I do not believe him walking through the aisles among other shoppers is an option since he has pre-existing lung condition. Is it safe for him to order online, then drive to a curb side location and ask the workers to load the bags in the car? What is a good practice under these conditions? He is seriously scared to leave the house and even allow himself to be within 10 feet of anyone or handle bags others have touched. What do you think would be a good and safe approach?
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Fortunately my husband is doing the shopping because I have asthma too. I have been hospitalized for my asthma. I do have a nebulizer for home use and I have my inhaler.
I just heard a medical report that stated if we need to use our nebulizers at home, we need to use it alone in a room in order not contaminate others.
I was on a breathing machine in the hospital but the doctor also insisted that I use my nebulizer (breathing treatment) at home after being released from my hospital stay. I hate having asthma.
It’s miserable and is frightening at times. I have been in danger with severe asthma attacks and had to remain in the hospital until I improved.
With your dad having asthma, extra precautions will need to be taken. I would avoid even more now from putting bags on counters. He may be a little more at ease wearing gloves, but he will definitely want to ensure to disinfect surfaces.
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I hope you find a solution for your dad. Good luck and God Bless.
If you are wearing gardening gloves for the virus, the removal is the same process, then throw into the wash.
I would back off and let them figure it out.
You don't deserve the abuse for caring enough to worry. Let him ask for help before you do anything else.
Ya know, no plan is a choice that he has made. Choices have consequences.
Take care of you, find ways to be productive and this will pass.