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A member asked:

I have copd and use oxygen 24/7. when the oxygen runs out my voice changes and my eyes get blurry. is there any reason why?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possibilities...: These symptoms could possibly be related to low oxygen in your blood. If you are prescribed oxygen 24/7, you need to guard against "running out" since your oxygen level may drop to life-threatening levels very quickly. See your doctor for help with this problem!

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Answered 7/7/2017

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