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I have lam disease & get out of breath when exerting myself. i have a pulse ox at home & it drops to mid 80's. at what point do i need to be on o2?

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Dr. Michael Depietro answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Maybe now: Patients whose oxygen levels drop with exertion to < 88% may benefit from oxygen to increase exertion tolerance.

Answered 3/30/2013

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A member asked:

I have lam disease & get out of breath when exerting myself. i have a pulse ox at home & it drops to mid 80's. at what point do i need to be on o2?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Depietro answered

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