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  1. Truth or Myth? Maintaining SpO2 at 94-97% can raise CO2 levels in ...

    May 24, 2016 · Truth or Myth? Maintaining SpO2 at 94-97% can raise CO2 levels in retainers? I have heard patients, on fairly low flows of O2, say they need to …

  2. Oxygen levels and lung function - COPD Foundation

    Jun 27, 2015 · How do Oxygen levels and my lung function work. My lung function is 38%, but my oxygen levels stay on the 90's. With any exertion my body becomes …

  3. SP02 fluctuating: Why? Please help - COPD Foundation

    Sep 20, 2021 · Moving about, working etc 96, 97, 98. Should it vary so much? I drove 200 miles yesterday, pur oximeter on for a time and or was 92 to 94 Same today driving from work to home to …

  4. Once you have your equipment, you cannot, in most cases, change the type of equipment or type of delivery system for a term of five (5) years. This is why it’s important to choose the type of equipment …

  5. Shortness of breath even when my oxygen level is at 94/95

    Mar 15, 2023 · Why do I feel short of breath or I can't breathe even when my oxygen level is at 94/95? I have Stage 3 COPD and use oxygen at night and as needed …

  6. Is oxygen level of 94 safe for someone with emphysema?

    Dec 23, 2021 · Is oxygen saturation level of 94 safe for someone with emphysema? We used the oximeter to measure the oxygen level. Just recently found out my …

  7. How a Pulse Oximeter Works - COPD Foundation

    Jan 23, 2020 · Dear COPD Coach, My husband has been diagnosed with COPD but has not yet had pulmonary function tests to determine the type/severity. We purchased a pulse oximeter to monitor …

  8. Saturation Drop with Exertion - COPD Foundation

    Feb 6, 2016 · My Mom has COPD and some days her saturation levels drop to the low 80s to high 70s with even a tiny amount of exertion, like going to the kitchen to …

  9. Oxygen levels - drop while laying down? - COPD Foundation

    Jun 29, 2018 · Hi. I'm new here and this is my first question. Is it common for oxygen levels to drop while laying down? Was diagnosed with COPD about a year ago …

  10. Intermittent drops in oxygen saturation to mid 80's - COPD Foundation

    Oct 15, 2019 · Hi all, I'm asking this question regarding my grandmother. For about a year now, she has sudden drops in her oxygen levels to mid 80's for no …