Anyone have shortness of breath when on oxygen and walking?

@crystalena I agree. I find the tank O2 is so much better than even my in home not portable concentrator. What do the numbers on the portable, mine is an Imogene, mean? I have to go to 6 and even then I’m gasping. 4L on tank i’m ok SOB but not gasping. Interesting and yes i also agree those commercials show healthy people and for the meds as well. Are you using the 2 wheel tank cart or a different one? I experience same as you dropping when getting dressed and showering as well.

@mkj7 Mine also was an Imogene. They are just numbers on a dial. Same with me . If you turned it up to 6 it delivers less oxygen , It draws more air from room or outside seems to be ramping up . But it cannot produce more than 3 liters. At 6 you get more outside air sucked in to it . It thins the 3 liters it does produce . These things are a joke . I have a two wheel cart. Actually 2 of those . I set the spare up in my car so easy swap . I also have a two wheel cart that holds 2 tanks . Nice for flea markets if I am going to be shopping for over 2 hours , and it’s a ways from my car . Those people selling the Pom should be curbed and regulated . Scammers !!! Blessed Be , Crystalina

@crystalena I agree with you! A 2 on pulse is barely a 1. When I go out with my POC, I turn it to 3. Still not really comfortable bc it uses up the battery faster. Then I wonder why I don't like going out much anymore!

@hellopam - Sorry to hear that you are going thru the same things I did . I tried to use one and I tried too long . I think it did do me harm, the pulmonologist talked to me about it . He said it is very important to not let oxygen level go below 88. Even when I shower and change clothes , I could turn my concentrator up to 5 or 6 ltrs briefly. My consentrator only goes to 5. Even though I can get my oxygen back up to at least 92 in 1 1/2 minutes . He says every moment below 88 harms my body and brain . He said those minutes all add up . So , even though I still drop to 82 or so . I make sure I get all of the oxygen I need to walk, shop, or just go out .for a bit . If the Pom doesn’t let you move around , and keep your oxy up , then it is harming you . I am said to have stage 4 and I do use 4 liters . Since I put the Pom down and got my tanks, I do so much better . I don’t get sob . I have a rack of 24 tanks. Apria comes by once a month and swaps the empty ones . I will probably use less . It is the beginning of the snow season here . I don’t go out much in the freezing weather . I live out in the woods. It is beautiful to look at , but too cold for this old crone . 💜💜Blessed Be, Crystalina

I use a Rove 4 when I work-out and if on the treadmill will have to sometimes push it to 4 liters walking at 1.8 but maintaining 94% but its not comfortable. Interesting though when weight lifting and doing the proper breathing I can maintain a 96% with 5-8 lbs. As long as I maintain a good breath in before exertion. I typically just use the oximeter to make sure stay in the range that I want. I don't much care for the pulse action of the POV's but its easier for me to manage than the tanks.

@hicopd my doctor tells me when I’m walking crank it up if it helps, if if I go shopping and gotta park far back he said crank it up and I can turn it down once I’m in the store

Yes, that happens to me all the time. I have to turn my oxygen up on my POV and it’s still really not enough.

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