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So exhausted after a little exertion makes me not want to do anything

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Mar 28 10:33am | Replies (39)
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I have been on oxygen but it doesn't help. I can be on oxygen and try to do anything I still pant just as much as with no oxygen. Normally doing nothing my oxygen will be 93/94. Now with or without oxygen and do anything physical it will drop to 87/88 but soon as I sit it goes back up. I rarely use it anymore. My problem is my lungs are working hard to try and pump the oxygen out. Since they are functioning at 42%, that's why.

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nicholslg | @nicholslg | Feb 28 9:22am

@rpec I am in similar situation. On O2 at night using concentrator in upstairs bedroom. Problem is downstairs where I would have to use a portable. Medicare helps with one stationary and one portable but not another. Carrying a portable and doing work around the house is difficult. I doubt I could do a six minute walk test without O2. I do go to BE specialist. Albuterol 7% saline, aerobica, autogenic drainage, and positional drainage. Pulmonary Rehab helped and once my back issues resolve I hope to go back.

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