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@bleo Lung function and oxygen sats are two different things. I am confused at to which of these numbers you stated are what. For example my lung function is 37%, but, my pulse oxometer tells me that my oxygen level is at 91% when I walk, but will also drop to 87% and I am at 96% at sitting rest. So, are you saying that your lung function is at 40% and your oxygen level drops to 37% when you walk? Geeze that is low! No wonder you are struggling. What is your at rest oxygen level on and off oxygen?

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I'm new to this group. I finally was diagnosed with NSIP a week ago.
As for my O2 Sats, sitting they are at about 96%. As soon as I get up to walk, then will usually drop from anywhere between 83% - 91%, depending on the day & weather.
O2 saturation level in the blood is the # your pulse ox displays. The number you have for lung function was probably from a Cardiovascular Stress Test.