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A member asked:
I have copd. when i sit, my 02 is 95-97. when i walk it's 98. most copders get lower not higher. whats going on with that?
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Compromised lungs: in advanced cases of COPD, the lungs are not able to provide enough oxygen during periods of higher oxygen demands such as exericise, and there may come a point where the lungs fail even at rest. That's why you should avoid anything that might cause further lung damage
Answered 6/9/2017
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