I'm new here. After 58 years of no major issues. My oxygen level suddenly started dropping after I eat. Sometimes for 30min other times for hours like right now.
Is there a technique/exercise to help improve my condition. I have yet to see my doctor about this. I only today realized this is what's happening. I've had lung x-ray, started using a puffer, allergy medication over the course of the last 20 days.
What is it normally and what does it drop to?
How do you know that the oxygen level drops? You say that you have yet to see your doctor about it, though you are prescribed lung medication. I think you need an appointment to discuss your concerns, either with your GP or a specialist chest nurse at the surgery. And you can ring the British Lung helpline, they are excellent. Good luck.
Do make that appointment. In the meantime try eating 5 or six small meals instead of three regular ones. A full belly prevents the diaphragm from expanding properly.
Amazing. Went for a walk shortly after prior posting. Talk about revelation. I spoke to my daughter, who suggested my demise has more to do with my mind than a medical condition. Geeze, I know I am short on oxygen. I tested myself and I was at 91% just about every time I eat. What she then Suggested was an everyday breathing exercise that involves meditation and adjust my posture(sit up straight). The goal was to relax to the point to get my mind of my daily grind(emotional and physical).
During my walk I acted on this advise. I rolled my shoulders forward, tuck in my diaphragm, as I walked. ** Within seconds my oxygen level rose to normal levels(did not test). I literally
breath normal for the first time in 3 weeks. I returned home after a 3km walk. had my dinner and presto. No lack of oxygen. My level was reading 97 after dinner and still is.
In summation: roll your solders forward, tuck in your diaphragm and breath deeply. Keep good posture as often as possible even while eating. Good luck..
I guess you were tested for Covid at the same time , and found to be negative? Did your doctor prescribe the inhaler, X ray because you had breathing difficulties?
Which inhaler or inhalers have you got ?
I practice meditation and gentle gentle nose breathing , mouth closed, with relaxed shoulders and diaphragm as much as I can .
Posture can affect breathing and digestion . Anxiety can make you tense and curl into yourself……sort of self protection I guess . Opening up the posture and relaxing can help.
But when I am really breathless, leaning forward helps me. Sleeping propped up with pillows too.
I would tell your health professional about your oxygen levels dropping though, ask them about optimal level.
Is it above 95 normally ?
Please ring them for advice.
Oximeter reading are advised for Covid patients as levels can fall without realising.
For UK residents the BLF have a helpline open during office hours on 03000 030 555.
Their website also has some good tips on managing breathlessness .
Take care, keep in touch and please contact your health professional for advice ….and keep meditating .
Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol dpi 250mcg/50mcg inhaler. And yes negative covid test.
A consultation later today with my GP. Will most likely set up further test. X-ray showed clear lungs.
Hi Steve,My oxygen levels do the same, but some interesting advice from members, above. I do think it is possible due to long lungs (diaphragm over inflating) - can make less room in the stomach and constrict breathing.
For safety you need to discuss this with your respiratory nurse or GP. You say it improves with a change in posture. The question is why? You need a reassessment.
Posture is one of the things they address in pulmonary rehab. What you describe is the same posture they recommend. It allows the diaphragm yto work properly. Your daughter is a gem.
A long wait but finally got there I think
Don't think I can cope anymore
Oxygen
do you think I could be long covid
