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Is it ok to stop using oxygen? i've been using supplemental oxygen since my lung surgery 4 months ago. my o2 levels are now in the upper 90's, heart

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Dr. Adrian Baudy IV answered

Not until evaluated: By your doctor. You should be re-access under the supervision of you doctor to make sure than you don't desaturate and become hypoxic.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Oxygen; lung surgery: Best to ask surgeon and pulmonologist if stopping o2 is ok. They may wish to taper off. But basically they know your case well & can better determine your lung & heart status.

Answered 3/8/2013

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A member asked:

Is it ok to stop using oxygen? i've been using supplemental oxygen since my lung surgery 4 months ago. my o2 levels are now in the upper 90's, heart

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Adrian Baudy IV answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

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