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You can ask your provider for an exercise oximetry test, where you do the brisk walking, carrying items and going up stairs or inclines, as you do in regular life to see if you qualify for O2 under Medicare. Folks can qualify under this type of test even if resting and even sleeping they’re >88% oxygen saturation.
As I’ve said in other posts, it is VERY important to have the O2 your body needs to avoid getting new health problems and conditions due to low O2 levels.
Albuterol does NOT help your O2 levels but can blunt your feeling of breathlessness.
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Agreed, VERY important to stay in safe O2 zones. My oxygen levels are 96+ when sitting but any movement and my O2 drops. I did oxygen titration test for my O2 prescription for exertion and a separate overnight oximetry test for O2 prescription for sleep. After qualifying for O2 for exertion, my Pulmonologist said he would be very surprised if I didn't need O2 for sleep as well....and in fact I did
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interesting.... I do feel better after an albuterol treatment. I may do some research. I will talk to my doctor. thanks so much.