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Oura Ring for tracking oxygen saturation
Lung Health | Last Active: Oct 23 9:31am | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
I have sleep apnea, and during Covid my repeat sleep study test showed my oxygen level dropping to lows of 72% and this qualified me for home oxygen. You may want to consider a test for sleep apnea or oxygen titration if you haven't already had the tests.
I use the Lookee Tech Sleep Pro oximeter to monitor my oxygen saturations at night, and during exercise because I have heart failure, PH, and AFib. My oxygen drops if my heart rate goes over 120. The reports and alarm are fabulous. I have used the device for 4 years and I am now off oxygen during the day at home with light activity. I need oxygen at higher elevations, airline travel, and a little at night with CPAP.
In my experience, the report from the device will not qualify you for oxygen, but it is extremely helpful. Most insurance requires a medically supervised test.
Update - Sample Reports for Lookee Tech Sleep Pro Oximeter
I have attached 3 images showing the report you see in the ViHealth app on your phone or similar device, and 1 pdf summary file.
I have improved significantly. In 2021 I was on two liters of oxygen. I slowly trained myself off of oxygen during the day using this device, my Apple Watch to monitor my heart, and working with fabulous physical therapist.
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How has Lookee O2 ring been for when you are moving? I am experimenting in different situations.
1) Sleeping I get a good O2 report
2) Walking on level surface outside I get reasonable readings that are believable. It only vibrates once in a awhile
3) However, when I get on a treadmill, the Lookee O2 ring is very unhappy. It vibrates constantly. I keep my hand steady on the armrest and I am not going fast. But the Lookee ring gives me extremely low readings. At the same time my finger oximeters are giving me readings above 90.
I am wondering if the extreme readings on the treadmill are caused by motion. What has been your experience?
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My Medicare covers stable and portable O2 equipment, I need prescription of course. Prescription neeeded also to know how much O2 is required and obvioiusly Lookee O2 ring does not tell one that!