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Rapid fluctuating 02 levels

Posted by robman @robman, Feb 9, 2023

Hello, my 02 levels are constantly fluctuating. I can watch them start at 96 and go down point by point to 87 then back to 91 then 88 back up to 95 basically bouncing between 90s and 80s and you can literally watch it. I was hospitalized about a month ago due to waking up and seeing stars and confusion . Had real low BP and 02 in the 60s . I get to ER the run fluids and my BP gets back to normal but O2 is doing what it's doing now. I tested pos for influenza A and after EKG, ultrasound of my abdomen and heart , CT scan of my lungs for clots. Untrasoind of legs for clots, blood gas everything was normal. My blood gas the CO2 was 1 point elevated but other numbers were good so pulm. Said that was nothing to worry about. I get sent home on 02 which I mainly use to sleep. During day I'm off of it but my O2 continues to flux like that all the time regardless if I'm resting or moving. The pulm I seen after the ER agreed with the hospital and said it's from the bad case of influenza a I had and he told me that could take months for my lungs to heal. Help.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Feb 11, 2023
In reply to @robman "I have that mucus too I thought was from my lungs but it's my sinus. I've..." + (show)
@robman

I have that mucus too I thought was from my lungs but it's my sinus. I've coughed some up and it thick thick white mucus.

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I am thinking that thick white mucus may be from irritation in your lungs. You could try Mucinex (pure guaifenesin with no other ingredients) to help thin it. Then use your incentive spirometer and a little exercise to get it moving so you can cough it out. If it stays in your lungs it becomes a breeding ground for germs.
Sue

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yvonne55 | @yvonne55 | Feb 11, 2023
In reply to @robman "Thank you for responding yvonne did you have any pressure in your back right lower back..." + (show)
@robman

Thank you for responding yvonne did you have any pressure in your back right lower back and some in the right front stomach? Not all the time just on and off,?

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Hi @robman ...I did have pain in the lower back area but it turned out it was from being bed ridden too long and no I had no pressure in my stomach but I am very careful with my diet (this includes gas producing foods) because of this hiatus hernia I have and have no idea how long I've had it

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yvonne55 | @yvonne55 | Feb 11, 2023
In reply to @robman "I have that mucus too I thought was from my lungs but it's my sinus. I've..." + (show)
@robman

I have that mucus too I thought was from my lungs but it's my sinus. I've coughed some up and it thick thick white mucus.

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Hi @robman ! I have that exact same thick white mucous and wondered if mucinex is good for it.

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yvonne55 | @yvonne55 | Feb 11, 2023
In reply to @sueinmn "I am thinking that thick white mucus may be from irritation in your lungs. You could..." + (show)
@sueinmn

I am thinking that thick white mucus may be from irritation in your lungs. You could try Mucinex (pure guaifenesin with no other ingredients) to help thin it. Then use your incentive spirometer and a little exercise to get it moving so you can cough it out. If it stays in your lungs it becomes a breeding ground for germs.
Sue

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Thanks Sue! I dont cough it up though, it just seems to be coming from the back of my nasal passages. I'll try mucinex.

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robman | @robman | Feb 11, 2023
In reply to @yvonne55 "Thanks Sue! I dont cough it up though, it just seems to be coming from the..." + (show)
@yvonne55

Thanks Sue! I dont cough it up though, it just seems to be coming from the back of my nasal passages. I'll try mucinex.

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I'm constantly clearing my throat to try to get it up.

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