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superdanno•

9 years ago•5 Replies

was just informed my level at sleeping is at 84,,, normal during the day I'm at 89/90's

so will i need oxygen at night? I have been diagnosed with COPD, chronic bronchitis. about 10 years ago.

what dangers are there at this level

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jimmyw1239 years ago

hi superdanno,

Best ask for a sleep test, but our oxygen levels do drop at night.

maybe ask for a referral to chest doc, or ask resp. nurse,

only a consultant can prescribe oxygen

hope that helps

jimmy

winebuff9 years ago

I am surprised you don't need oxygen 24/7 with those levels. The danger is damage to vital organs due to being starved of oxygen. I would suggest going back to your doctor asap

O2Trees9 years ago

I would have thought definitely "yes" - 84 is too low and dangerous.

Winebuff has given you the answer to your second question. If you have been informed of your night sats, does that mean that a respiratory practitioner told you? In which case Id be surprised they didn't explain more about it.

DecD9 years ago

I had similar numbers years ago and was put on a regimen of 3 litres O2 for 14 hours/day. Pure convenience made it easier to use the tubing and cannula in the evenings and whilst sleeping. Please ask your GP to arrange a referral to a pulmonary expert as soon as you can. If you get the same prescribed regimen, it's really not so bad.

Take care

Dec