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Wildly fluctuating O2 levels

Lung Health | Last Active: Sep 28 12:39pm | Replies (184)

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Thank you for sharing. I am not on any drugs but I do have heart issues, which I have been told by my cardiologist should not affect my 02 levels. I supplement 02 at night (my idea because I grew tired of waking up gasping for breath a few times a night and a sleep study confirmed I do not have sleep apnea, but that my 02 did plummet several times a night) because I happen to have an oxygen concentrator on hand (belonged to my brother who died from COVID). My doctors (pulmonologist and cardiologist) are not concerned because legally I don't qualify for 02 supplementation since my levels are not consistently at 88 or below; but it seems to me it THEY were ME, they would be concerned about wildly fluctuating 02 levels if it were happening to them. I honestly don't know what else to do. I'm tired of worrying about it and no one seems to give a damn. Thanks for sharing and I am glad you figured your situation out.

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You could buy an oxygen concentrator on Amazon. You don't need a prescription if you buy it.

Sounds similar! I have a PFO, and to their knowledge nocturnal hypoxia, so I qualify for nocturnal oxygen but not traveling oxygen! We travel! I’m blessed with my mother in laws innogen, but will need that dr letter to be able to take it on the plane! I suggest getting the O2 ring to see your daytime O2 and take it from there. These readings will be in my arsenal when I see the pulmonologist and cardiologist.