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Why do some patients only need 4-5 hours of oxygen and others more?

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Jun 18 4:52pm | Replies (6)
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@jannam

I understand using oxygen for exercise but may I ask why do you use oxygen while sleeping?

Thank you so much for your input!

Janna

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vic83 | @vic83 | Jun 17 6:16pm

I did the overnight oximetry test and it showed significant time of O2 below 89% and some evidence of sleep-related disordered breathing. Specialist said since I needed O2 with exertion, he would be surprised if I didn't need it at night as well.

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freitag | @freitag | Jun 18 4:52pm

Everyone, not just those with lung issues, breathes more shallowly when asleep. It's not a problem for those with healthy lungs, but it becomes one for those who have reduced lung capacity. Without supplementary oxygen, my O2 goes below 86 when sleeping.

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