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My husbands pulse ox jumps around

Lung Health | Last Active: Jun 22 11:53am | Replies (28)
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I have never had any lung issues. I have an inhaler that was prescribed for me at the beginning of this. Using the inhaler does not seem to help, as a matter of fact when albuterol was used during PFT it made it worse.
Continued activity will bring it down to 80 sometimes in the 70's. Same conclusions when tested at pulmonologist. I have the issue even while on oxygen.

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Myak | @janet23 | Jun 22 11:53am

I am sorry you are having to go through this. I had a similar problem in 2020-2021. Cardiology and Pulmonoary did not believe my low oximeter readings at home. My Pulmonary Function Tests and Cardiology tests locally were normal, but I was fainting and dizzy during the day.

Have you had Sleep Study? My Sleep Medicine doctor repeated a Sleep Study showing drops in my oxygen drops to low of 72. He ordered home oxygen. The Lookee Tech Sleep Pro oximeter helped me know when I needed oxygen because it is continuous and has an alarm.

I self referred myself Mayo Rochester in 2022 and Cardiology diagnosed me with Heart Failure, Afib, and Pulmonary Hypertension. My need for oxygen is because of my heart and sleep apnea diagnoses.

I have slowly and consistently increased my indoor walking, and use oxygen when I need it. My heart is better and I don't need as much oxygen during the day when at home.

Are you considering a second opinion?

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