Question 1

yesterday went to bed with huge acid reflux. upon waking up a little short of breath. oxygen saturation normal. is this common?

Accepted Answer

Bad reflux can: cause shortness of breath and can present similar to acute asthma.The acid from the stomach goes up and out the esophagus and down the trachea into the lungs.This acid burns the lungs causing swelling,increased mucus production and narrowing of the airways resulting in cough and shortness of breath.Rx- elevate head of bed to 30 degrees,increase dose of acid blockers,&amp; see ur doc.

Question 2

how can i tell if i'm truly short of breath? oxygen sat is 98 & peak flow is normal. can someone who can talk & 
breathe w/ mouth closed be sob?

Accepted Answer

No : No, base on the description provided.  Is always good to have a physician check you later on if this sensation persist or if is accompanied other symptoms   In my experience taking deep breaths and meditation helps some patients.

Question 3

have idiopathic dcm and a bi vent icd. i have times of blue lips and short of breath. checked oxygen was 98%. ok but my resting heart 99-110. feel bad?

Accepted Answer

O2 sat: The pulse oximetry records arterial oxygen saturation.  What you are likely see, especially with your condition is venous congestion that is causing the blueness of your lips and skin.  The pulse ox does not measure the venous side.  There are rare conditions that can fool the pulse ox (esp older models) like methemoglobinemia, but your story points more to vein congestion with decrease o2 there.

Question 4

why am i short of breath while on oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Underlying lung: Disease or hypoxia ...Talk to your pulmonologist.

Question 5

why am i short of breath if my oxygen saturation is good?

Accepted Answer

Circumstance: The oxygen saturation, which might be acceptable when sitting in the doctor's office, goes down with activity, so would be lower when climbing stairs or carrying things. So you might get short of breath even though in the doctor's office the oxygen saturation is fine. Have the doctor let you walk around the office before checking the saturation to get a level more reflective of such with activity.

Question 6

i have copd, but why am i still short of breath while on oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Query: Most of the time oxygen can help but certain lung diseases may not respond that well.  The main reason you may not see benefit is because of the type of lung disease you have.  Other therapies such as inhalers, mucolytics and physical therapy may help more than oxygen.  Please provide more details on your condition.

Question 7

how to know difference between shortness of breath due to anxiety and shortness of breath due to something more serious? will oxygen be low when your short of breath due to something serious?

Accepted Answer

: Blood oxygen level (e.g. by a pulse oximeter, if you have one) would always be normal in shortness of breath due to anxiety.

Question 8

can you have shortness of breath with an oxygen level of 95 or greater?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are many conditions, e.g. Heart disease and anemia, that can cause shortness of breath without significant drop in oxygen saturation.

Question 9

i have had fluctuating oxygen levels for the last week and shortness of breath. it goes from 98-92. is this normal and what could it be>?

Accepted Answer

Shortness of breath: For specific diagnosis please consult a doctor licensed in the US.  If breathing troubles please get to the emergency room/doctor as soon as possible for a re-review.

Here is some general advice re possible causes of breathing problems as an idea of what might be going on:
http://patient.info/blogs/sarah-says/2016/06/breathing-problems-common-causes-to-know

Question 10

if you have men2a what reasons could cause shortness of breath / low oxygen levels ?

Accepted Answer

Many issues,: anemia, heart or lung problems, infection, to name a few. An exam and testing with your doctor is the most logical way to answers.

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Yesterday went to bed with huge acid reflux. upon waking up a little short of breath. oxygen saturation normal. is this common?

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How can i tell if i'm truly short of breath? oxygen sat is 98 & peak flow is normal. can someone who can talk & breathe w/ mouth closed be sob?

A member asked:

Have idiopathic dcm and a bi vent icd. i have times of blue lips and short of breath. checked oxygen was 98%. ok but my resting heart 99-110. feel bad?

A member asked:

Why am i short of breath while on oxygen?

A member asked:

Why am i short of breath if my oxygen saturation is good?

A member asked:

I have copd, but why am i still short of breath while on oxygen?

A member asked:

How to know difference between shortness of breath due to anxiety and shortness of breath due to something more serious? will oxygen be low when your short of breath due to something serious?

A member asked:

Can you have shortness of breath with an oxygen level of 95 or greater?

A member asked:

I have had fluctuating oxygen levels for the last week and shortness of breath. it goes from 98-92. is this normal and what could it be>?

A member asked:

If you have men2a what reasons could cause shortness of breath / low oxygen levels ?

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