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While on 2 ltrs of oxygen, my o 2 sats are 90.what is the treatment? meds are flowvent 250, singulair, (montelukast) albuterol, atrovent, medrol dose pack

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Dr. Alan Falkoff answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Low Oxygen: Still not getting adequate oxygenation. The reasons can be many, it would also depend on your age, other underlying medical problems and issues. Anything less than 92% should generally be evaluated further.

Answered 4/25/2015

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Context: It matters a lot to know more about your condition. Do you have COPD and use oxygen on a chronic basis? Or is this an asthma attack and you're in a hospital receiving treatment? Do you have a pulmonary embolism? Do you suffer from heart failure?

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Hesham Hassaballa answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Keep above 90%: Your oxygen level should always remain above 90%, whether on oxygen or not. By the meds you are taking, it seems that you have a condition called COPD and need oxygen on a chronic basis. Try to make sure your oxygen level is above 90% as much as possible. Sometimes, your doctor can order an overnight oxygen test to make sure it says above 90% while you are sleeping.

Answered 6/10/2014

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