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Traveling to high elevation in Colorado

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Feb 12 4:04pm | Replies (15)

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@lilianna

I was in NJH in Denver over 5000 ft and the saturation goes down by 3-4 %. But I kept it around 92% so there was no need for the oxygen. We made a short trip to see the ski resort around 9000 ft and I was short of breath and walking was a challenge. So I would say consider all the elements such as your saturation level, shortness of breath but definitely your saturation level will go down.

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At rest, I am 90% at 5000' and 98% at sea level. I live at 5000' but plan to move.

I went to SLC, UT and had altitude sickness. 2 years ago I went to Austria and was given something to start taking about a week before I left and while there. No problems at all. Unfortunately I doubt have the name of the medicine.