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Why Oxygen Saturation Is NOT the Only Thing That Matters in COPD
COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Last Active: Apr 20 6:56pm | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
I think this is good information. I attend rehab three days a week and do exercise at home the other days. Oxygen at night and with exertion during the day. I also have pulmonary hypertension, so balancing the two conditions is important. I believe moderate exercise is good for ALL people, especially as we get older. Pulse oxygen measure is only part of the assessment of a person's condition, at rest and during activity!
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With Medicare and insurers, you qualify for supplemental O2 when your O2 rate falls below 88% when you are resting, at activity or sleeping.
I use O2 for sleeping and activity and altitude (flying) to prevent damage to my heart, brain & other organs. You can ask to be referred to in person or virtual pulmonary rehab to help develop a safe and effective customized exercise program and learn more about breathing exercise, treatments, nutrition & so much more!
If there’s no program near you, Morlenhealth.com has a very good online program that accepts most insurers & medicare.