It is NORMAL to need more O2 when exerting yourself—exercising, walking (which is exercise), even showering/bathing. Talk to your provider about what level of O2 you should maintain with your oximeter and try to stay in that range, even when it means bumping up your setting on your machine so you can exercise and carry out activities of your life.
You have that right. I have bronchiectasis, but I’m normally able to maintain a level of 97 or 98. It is disheartening though that after riding my bicycle for 20 or 30 miles and then immediately clipping on the pulse oximeter to get readings of 94 or 95. I have learned not to worry. It always bounces back.
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You have that right. I have bronchiectasis, but I’m normally able to maintain a level of 97 or 98. It is disheartening though that after riding my bicycle for 20 or 30 miles and then immediately clipping on the pulse oximeter to get readings of 94 or 95. I have learned not to worry. It always bounces back.
Your O2 levels are WAY better than mine. Congrats! Keep exercising!