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Why am i short of breath while on oxygen?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

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

Dr Milstone agreed

Answered 3/15/2013

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Dr. James Chapman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Various: If you have an active infection or other inflammatory process in your lungs, you may still be short of breath. If your oxygen saturation while wearing oxygen is below 90%, you may need higher flow or a different delivery system. Check with your doctor.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/26/2022

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