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[mixy79]

hi there i have double scoliosis of the spine but i have now been in hospital twice wi pneumonia im wondering if any1 can gi me some idea if oxygen levels would be low ďue to my double curves thanks

[Bkin]

I believe this can be the case with Scoliosis but whether it is in your case, that is something the specialist should determine. Arteriel blood gas test will show if you are. Chat with BLF helpline tomorrow, or check back with your specialist or GP.

Best wishes

[mixy79 in reply to Bkin]

great help thank u i have seen a specialist when i was teen but long time ago he did say things would get worse the older i get but ive never had this b4 so was looking for answers really they have given me asthmer inhalers but i never had that either

[mrsmummy in reply to mixy79]

The number for the helpline is 03000 030 555.

[MisUse]

Hi. I have kyphoscoliosis, not sure if that is same thing. My lung function is only 20% and this is due to my lungs being so squashed up due to curve. I would suggest asking for referral to respiratory clinic where they can do tests such as lung function, etc. Are you breathless?

[mixy79 in reply to MisUse]

at the moment yes but otherwise no it just when i was in hospital the doctor said this might be normal oxygen levels for due to your curves squashing ur lungs it just got me thinking .

[MisUse]

As I said it may be worth seeing a specialist. My breathing gradually got worse as I got older, partly due to lung function. I’m 66 now, and the Brompton see me regularly.

[mixy79]

deffantly will look into it thank u for responding to my post .

[MisUse]

Let me know how you get on

[mixy79]

i will thank u and thank u admin for the helpline number .

[Susan1200]

My Oxygen levels are always a round 88to 92, how can I improve my levels

[mixy79 in reply to Susan1200]

i have no idea myself how to improve oxygen levels as this is all new to me im after advice really sorry

[Susan1200 in reply to mixy79]

Thanks for replying .

[mixy79]

so ive recently been referred foe echocardiogram in march this should b intresting

[tavymaid]

Hi mixy i also have scoliosis and i was told by my back specialist that as we get older with the condition the pressure from the curved spine will put more pressure on the internal organs which in turn will lead to health problems and people with scoliosis shouldn,t smoke as it will cause breathing problems,scoliosis is totally pants x

[mixy79]

deffo sucks like thank u for replying i thought as much x