Q: asthmatic son has shallow breathing, coughing;oxygen = 92-97; heart rate = 143; temp = <100; hospital or reg. dr.? have done treatments at home.

Doc: With oxygen in the 95% range he can see his regular doc as long as your "mommy sense" is comfortable with the wait. Theheart rate is consistent with stress and getting home treatments and well within the safe range for age.If taking fluids well and cooperating with treatments I see no need for you to wait for hours in an ER behind the auto accidents and heart attacks.

Q: ive heard a lot of pediatricians discourage use of home infant monitors that monitor heart rate, breathing, movement, oxygen saturation, etc. why is this?

False alarms: Part of the push behind these was to prevent crib death, which it never does. Use in some premis with defined conditions is worthwhile but i consider it a nuisance for normal babies since they are prone to frequent false alarms. When I see a pink baby sleeping normally from a distance I have the info I need. If there is no true value added, why bother. People are free to do what they want.

Q: how to make breathing better in chf patient with flash lungs eddma? sleep on elevated bed but sometimes gasp for air 90 spo2. can't open windows for air in cold weather, home remedies to get more oxygen? is the underlying cause renin/kidney issue?

Ask your doctor for: You should be under the care of a Cardiologist so that your medications for CHF can be adjusted to keep your body free from any fluid retention. You may also benefit from bringing home an Oxygen cylinder which your doctor can order and his nurse or social worker can organize its home delivery. There is no other source of getting oxygen at home if and when you needed it urgently.

Q: what could be the cause of dificulty breathing and a normal oxygen level?

Many: Most people with asthma have normal oxygen level and would be those who hyperventilate. See your doctor to find out.

Q: why is it beneficial for people with chronic breathing difficulties to have continuous oxygen?

Low oxygen...: If a patient has a decreased oxygen level in their blood, supplemental oxygen is prescribed to maintain the oxygen level in a more normal range. Oxygen is needed by all the vital organs so by maintaining the oxygen level at an appropriate level, morbidity and mortality rates are decreased. However, too much oxygen can also be harmful so it must be carefully prescribed.

Q: can you tell me how over breathing or rapidly breathing increases the amount of oxygen in your body?

No increase in oxyge: Rapid breathing and over-breathing gets rid of CO2 in your lungs but does not truly elevate or increase the amount of oxygen in your blood. An elevation in CO2 is what makes us feel in need of breathing. By lowering CO2 it will take longer for that person to feel the urge of taking a breath and will have the sense of being able to hold the breath longer such as in breath-hold diving.

Q: how can you tell if your getting enough oxygen? breathing right?

Hypoxia: Symptoms can include headaches, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, euphoric feelings. If severe, there would be blue discoloration of skin (cyanosis) & coma.

Q: are there any benign causes of low oxygen? maybe different breathing patterns?

Low oxygen?: You mean Oxygen saturation measured at the tip of the finger?. The normal is &gt; 95 %, at the sea level.. Less to about 93-94 ia acceptable. &lt; than 90 is abnormal,. The only benign cause for low O2 sat. is at high altitude, such as in mountain climbers, they carry compressed O2.. Indians from the Altiplano in Bolivia have an Hb of 18-19 %, while at the sea level is 14-13%. Several factors are needed to continuously supply the cells and tissues in your body with oxygen: There must be enough oxygen in the air you are breathing Your lungs must be able to inhale the oxygen-containing air — and exhale carbon dioxide Your bloodstream must be able to circulate blood to your lungs, take up the oxygen and carry it throughout your body A problem with any of these factors — for example, high altitude, asthma or heart disease — might result in hypoxemia, particularly under more extreme conditions, such as exercise or illness. When your blood oxygen falls below a certain level, you might experience shortness of breath, headache, and confusion or restlessness. Common causes of hypoxemia include: Anemia ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) Asthma Congenital heart defects in children COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases Emphysema Interstitial lung disease Medications, such as certain narcotics and anesthetics, that depress breathing Pneumonia Pneumothorax (collapsed lung) Pulmonary edema Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in an artery in the lung) Pulmonary fibrosis Sleep apnea

Question 1

i took my baby to the er for her bronchiolitis and trouble breathing but they sent us home cuz they said she had enough oxygen but still can't breathe?

Accepted Answer

Please read...: This is typically a self limiting conditon. No antibiotics work.
As long as there is no Hypoxia( pulse ox check is above 95 %) babies do well. If there is difficulty breathing, they can get tired and may have to be seen again by your primary care doc. Some times nebuliser treatment, steroids have and can be used if needed, as also admission for worsening. Cannot opine on that without exam.

Question 2

i was admitted to hospital more than 3 times as my o2 levels do not stay above 90% breathing on my own, and drops down to 80% under physical activity. i was advised by the doctor that if i could get an oxygen concentrator for home he would release me?

Accepted Answer

Cause?: The work up should include imaging, a walk test, pulmonary testing and ruling out a pulmonary embolism. COVID 19 screening advised. If you have COVID 19, supplemental home oxygen may be ordered by your physician and their office can check the insurance coverage.

Question 3

asthmatic son has shallow breathing, coughing;oxygen = 92-97; heart rate = 143; temp = <100; hospital or reg. dr.? have done treatments at home.

Accepted Answer

Doc: With oxygen in the 95% range he can see his regular doc as long as your "mommy sense" is comfortable with the wait. Theheart rate is consistent with stress and getting home treatments and well within the safe range for age.If taking fluids well and cooperating with treatments I see no need for you to wait for hours in an ER behind the auto accidents and heart attacks.

Question 4

ive heard a lot of pediatricians discourage use of home infant monitors that monitor heart rate, breathing, movement, oxygen saturation, etc. why is this?

Accepted Answer

False alarms: Part of the push behind these was to prevent crib death, which it never does. Use in some premis with defined conditions is worthwhile but i consider it a nuisance for normal babies since they are prone to frequent false alarms. When I see a pink baby sleeping normally from a distance I have the info I need. If there is no true value added, why bother. People are free to do what they want.

Question 5

how to make breathing better in chf patient with flash lungs eddma? sleep on elevated bed but sometimes gasp for air 90 spo2. can't open windows for air in cold weather, home remedies to get more oxygen? is the underlying cause renin/kidney issue?

Accepted Answer

Ask your doctor for: You should be under the care of a Cardiologist so that your medications for CHF can be adjusted to keep your body free from any fluid retention. You may also benefit from bringing home an Oxygen cylinder which your doctor can order and his nurse or social worker can organize its home delivery. There is no other source of getting oxygen at home if and when you needed it urgently.

Question 6

what could be the cause of dificulty breathing and a normal oxygen level?

Accepted Answer

Many: Most people with asthma have normal oxygen level and would be those who hyperventilate.    See your doctor to find out.

Question 7

why is it beneficial for people with chronic breathing difficulties to have continuous oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Low oxygen...: If a patient has a decreased oxygen level in their blood, supplemental oxygen is prescribed to maintain the oxygen level in a more normal range. Oxygen is needed by all the vital organs so by maintaining the oxygen level at an appropriate level, morbidity and mortality rates are decreased. However, too much oxygen can also be harmful so it must be carefully prescribed.

Question 8

can you tell me how over breathing or rapidly breathing increases the amount of oxygen in your body?

Accepted Answer

No increase in oxyge: Rapid breathing and over-breathing gets rid of CO2 in your lungs but does not truly elevate or increase the amount of oxygen in your blood. An elevation in CO2 is what makes us feel in need of breathing. By lowering CO2 it will take longer for that person to feel the urge of taking a breath and will have the sense of being able to hold the breath longer such as in breath-hold diving.

Question 9

how can you tell if your getting enough oxygen? breathing right?

Accepted Answer

Hypoxia: Symptoms can include headaches, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, euphoric feelings. If severe, there would be blue discoloration of skin (cyanosis) & coma.

Question 10

are there any benign causes of low oxygen? maybe different breathing patterns?

Accepted Answer

Low oxygen?: You mean Oxygen saturation measured at the tip of the finger?. The normal is &gt; 95 %, at the sea level.. Less to about 93-94 ia acceptable. &lt; than 90 is abnormal,. The only benign cause for low O2 sat. is at high altitude, such as in mountain climbers, they carry compressed O2.. Indians from the Altiplano in Bolivia have an Hb of 18-19 %, while at the sea level is 14-13%. 
Several factors are needed to continuously supply the cells and tissues in your 	body with oxygen:
	There must be enough oxygen in the air you are breathing
	Your lungs must be able to inhale the oxygen-containing air — and exhale 	carbon dioxide
Your bloodstream must be able to circulate blood to your lungs, take up the oxygen and carry it throughout your body
A problem with any of these factors — for example, high altitude, asthma or heart disease — might result in hypoxemia, particularly under more extreme conditions, such as exercise or illness. When your blood oxygen falls below a certain level, you might experience shortness of breath, headache, and confusion or restlessness.
Common causes of hypoxemia include:
Anemia
ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome)
Asthma
Congenital heart defects in children
COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases
Emphysema
Interstitial lung disease
Medications, such as certain narcotics and anesthetics, that depress breathing
Pneumonia
Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
Pulmonary edema
Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in an artery in the lung)
Pulmonary fibrosis
Sleep apnea

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I took my baby to the er for her bronchiolitis and trouble breathing but they sent us home cuz they said she had enough oxygen but still can't breathe?

A member asked:

I was admitted to hospital more than 3 times as my o2 levels do not stay above 90% breathing on my own, and drops down to 80% under physical activity. i was advised by the doctor that if i could get an oxygen concentrator for home he would release me?

A member asked:

Asthmatic son has shallow breathing, coughing;oxygen = 92-97; heart rate = 143; temp = <100; hospital or reg. dr.? have done treatments at home.

A member asked:

Ive heard a lot of pediatricians discourage use of home infant monitors that monitor heart rate, breathing, movement, oxygen saturation, etc. why is this?

A member asked:

How to make breathing better in chf patient with flash lungs eddma? sleep on elevated bed but sometimes gasp for air 90 spo2. can't open windows for air in cold weather, home remedies to get more oxygen? is the underlying cause renin/kidney issue?

A member asked:

What could be the cause of dificulty breathing and a normal oxygen level?

A member asked:

Why is it beneficial for people with chronic breathing difficulties to have continuous oxygen?

A member asked:

Can you tell me how over breathing or rapidly breathing increases the amount of oxygen in your body?

A member asked:

How can you tell if your getting enough oxygen? breathing right?

A member asked:

Are there any benign causes of low oxygen? maybe different breathing patterns?

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