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Oxygen Levels

What questions do you have about oxygen levels and oxygen therapy?

  1. What is normal oxygen level

    1. 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)

  2. Yes I will next week. Thank you

    1. Hi there, just checking in to see how you are making out. I hope that you are feeling well these days. -Lauren (team member)

    2. 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?

  3. I sometimes need it. I have COPD and Heart Failure.

    1. 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)

  4. Me too but my copd nurse says if my spo is 90 or more they wouldn't prescribe oxygen t
    herapy

    1. 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)

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