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If my blood oxygen level falls to 88 while sleeping, do i need oxygen at night?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Home oxygen: The following CMS guidelines would help: https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/Downloads/Home-Oxygen-Therapy-Text-Only.pdf One of the criteria is oxygen saturation less than 88% while at rest. Hope that helps.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 7/5/2019

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