Quick question on oxygen.

[Ern007]

I have never been on oxigen other than in hospital or in an ambulance. One reason Oxygen does not sit well with Amioderone .

My breathing is worstening - Not like a COPD flare or even an Asthma flare. I also have dyspnea and I think that is worstening..

My sats improved some years after I stopped smoking. usually 94 but lower at nigh time.

Most of today been 92 0r 93, last night 90 - I did a sleep test which lasted 3 hours, average 90with trips as low as 84 - That happened earlier today but just for a short while.

My 02 is lower in a flare up,but that just a part of the time - Hard breathing for me if far more of a problem than a COPD flare up.

My question is - my breathink mostly not wheezy most of the time, but with not much exertion.

My question is how low to sats have to go, or how bad breathing is. before oxygen comes in the picture - That is one thing I really don't want.

[Snowdrops_17]

I am surprised no one answered to you here on this forum Ern 🤷 I would imagine if your oxygen sats would drop to a danger level where you would really struggle to breath, oxygen would be needed! Hopefully others will be able to answer that question for you Ern! 🙏🥰 And definitely talk to your doctor urgently tomorrow Ern please 🙏❤️

[Ern007 in reply to Snowdrops_17]

Thank you Snowdrops - I have an appointment withmy usual very good GP on Tuesday, Practice have said, any worse go or phone up and I will be seen.

[Snowdrops_17 in reply to Ern007]

Oh that is good Ern 👍👍👍 I suppose your Dyspnea might play up more in warmer weather? 🥰

[Ern007 in reply to Snowdrops_17]

I don't recall having Dyspnea in Winter, I am gonna check on my record when it was diagnosed, I know it was very bad in Corfu about 5 years ago - was very humid, 😀

[Snowdrops_17 in reply to Ern007]

It's on your profile that's why I mentioned it to you 👍

[Oshgosh]

before I was on oxygen I was frightened of it. I’ve got a concentrator now,it’s really useful if we go shopping or for a short walk,which I need to keep my muscles useful.

I was concerned what people would think at first,now I’ve got over that.

I’ve got a wheeled walker which I use outside,it helps my walking, I have a chronic back problem,along with my lung issues it helps me greatly.

So when I go out I use the walker,the oxygen concentrator fits nicely in the basket of the walker.me complete with nasal cannula.

When I go for a walk,people treat me in different ways, either scuttle past or they say hello in a *nice* way. I just try to carry on,sometimes better than others.

I hope you have a reasonable day tomorrow.

The constant change in weather is playing havoc with my lungs.

[Ern007 in reply to Oshgosh]

Thank you Oshgosh -I see my GP Tuesday - I have had Dyspnea for a while now,never as persistant as this - Changing weather could well be a factor.