What questions do you have about oxygen levels and oxygen therapy?
Shields Member
What is normal oxygen level
lauren.mullin Community Admin
Hi there! A normal pulse ox reading is about 92% or greaters. Those with different health conditions can be considered safe at a slightly lower level. Do you feel comfortable checking in with your doctor to see what is the appropriate level for you? -Lauren (team member)
Shields Member
Yes I will next week. Thank you
lauren.mullin Community Admin
Hi there, just checking in to see how you are making out. I hope that you are feeling well these days. -Lauren (team member)
Shields Member
Thank you for reaching out. I'm holding steady. I'm on hospice now but my decline has been slow. Only thing I have trouble with is pain in both arms. In morning I can barely lift myself up & have to pull with my legs. Tylenol helps a lot. So how is your health doing?
Steve 35 Member
I sometimes need it. I have COPD and Heart Failure.
lauren.mullin Community Admin
Hi there Steve, do you have a pulse ox monitor at home? Do you tend to reach for oxygen when your pulse ox reaches a certain level or more so based on symptoms? Just curious. -Lauren (Team member)
CommunityMemberd88f42 Member
Me too but my copd nurse says if my spo is 90 or more they wouldn't prescribe oxygen t herapy
lauren.mullin Community Admin
Hi there, thanks for sharing your specific situation. For many patients with COPD, the acceptable pulse ox level is 88% or greater before oxygen is added. I'm linking an article from our sister site COPD.net. https://copd.net/clinical/interpreting-oxygen-levels This article discusses the goal oxygen levels for someone with COPD. Have you had a chance to check out COPD.net as an extra resource? All the best, Lauren (Team member)