Question 1

when active my o2 level will drop to 85. do i have time to get oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Medicare will pay for oxygen when your saturation drops below 90% if you feel short of breath, have chest pain, dizziness, rapid pulse or any other symptoms you should be evaluated by a physician.

Question 2

what would cause my dads oxygen levels when they get it up from 75 to 90 to pass out?

Accepted Answer

Possibly he is: Retaining co2. If your dad has COPD and has been given a lot of supplemental oxygen in an effort to increase his oxygen saturation (spo2) he may not have enough respiratory drive to blow off the co2 independently and develop co2 narcosis causing him to be unresponsive. In these patients, we often use non-invasive positive pressure (bi-pap) to help patients as an alternative to mechanical vent.

Question 3

what is the oxygen level a person qualifies a person to get oxygen paid for by medicare?

Accepted Answer

88%: Medicare covers supplemental oxygen use for those who demonstrate saturation levels at 88% or lower as measured by an oximeter.

Question 4

how do i get my oxygen saturation level up?

Accepted Answer

Several factors: Several factors determine oxygen saturation. These include the amount of oxygen you breathe, the ability of the lungs to extract oxygen, the amount of red cells to carry oxygen, the ability of the heart and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to tissues, and efficiency of organ to use oxygen, any problems affecting these can cause low saruration. Treating a disease, exercise, supplemental o2 may help.

Question 5

it seems whenever i exercise, the blood oxygen level drops. will it get better if i exercise regularly?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal: It is not normal for your oxygen saturation (blood oxygen level) to drop with exercise.  If this is occurring, you should be evaluated by a cardiologist or a pulmonologist who has expertise in the evaluation of people with exercise-related abnormalities.

Question 6

why can your oxygen levels be good and still get out of breath?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your oxygen levels may be spurious - they are false - or you may not be using the oxygen once delivered to your cells.  Either way, you need to see your doctor, and explain fully what you are experiencing.  

Hope this helps!

Question 7

my mum has tested positive for covid-19. her oxygen levels are now dropping and she is confused. can i get oxygen ?

Accepted Answer

COVID 19:  She needs to be seen at emergency room now if confused with low O2. Hospital can advise about home oxygen. Get emergency care for difficulty breathing, blue lips or face, significant &amp; persistent chest pain or new-onset of confusion.

Question 8

i'm caring for someone with pneumonia and they have cold sweats. their temperature is normal and oxygen levels range from 96 to 99. so why they get cold sweats?

Accepted Answer

: If the patient has the Flu or another infection, their immune system may be fighting the infection.  The pattern of cough, shortness of breath should be monitored. If there is more effort, please see a physician. Screen for COVID-19. Keep well hydrated,rest, monitor pulse oximetry.

Question 9

if an infant's o2 levels get too low from something smothering - but re obtain oxygen again before going into arrest (needing cpr)- can they have permanent consequences? or would the infant not be able to come back after damaging state starts?

Accepted Answer

No uniform answer: Infants have a better ability than older kids or adults in tolerating such events. They are also variable in consequence by age of kid/duration of event/other co-morbidities. It is certainly something you want to avoid, but I have seen kids go through such events that seemed very bleek at the time grow into successful adults.

Question 10

not able to get satisfying breath. hr & oxygen levels r perfect. some fatigue. no anxiety prob before. not worried about anything. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Anemia: Anemia may cause the same symptoms of shortness of breath and fatique because available oxygen is not getting effectively delivered to tissues.  If symptoms persist a visit to the doctor is in order.  Heart and lung problems or thyroid derangements are also a possibilities.

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When active my o2 level will drop to 85. do i have time to get oxygen?

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What would cause my dads oxygen levels when they get it up from 75 to 90 to pass out?

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What is the oxygen level a person qualifies a person to get oxygen paid for by medicare?

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How do i get my oxygen saturation level up?

A member asked:

It seems whenever i exercise, the blood oxygen level drops. will it get better if i exercise regularly?

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Why can your oxygen levels be good and still get out of breath?

A member asked:

My mum has tested positive for covid-19. her oxygen levels are now dropping and she is confused. can i get oxygen ?

A member asked:

I'm caring for someone with pneumonia and they have cold sweats. their temperature is normal and oxygen levels range from 96 to 99. so why they get cold sweats?

A member asked:

If an infant's o2 levels get too low from something smothering - but re obtain oxygen again before going into arrest (needing cpr)- can they have permanent consequences? or would the infant not be able to come back after damaging state starts?

A member asked:

Not able to get satisfying breath. hr & oxygen levels r perfect. some fatigue. no anxiety prob before. not worried about anything. what can i do?

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