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Severe copd and emphysema. off prednizone a week ago and been on o2 24/7. what could be the cause of o2 dropping apon getting up. never did before.
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Possible O2 time: The steroids only reduce inflammation. Not improve your oxygen. So possible your lung function severe enough that you may qualify for supplemental o2. Need to have your pft done to determine if your worse or not. Oxygen will improve your survival as well. Other causes maybe your developing an infection such as pneumonia as well. See your md and test your o2 while walking or at night sleeping.
Answered 4/4/2014
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