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I am a sixty nine year old male with COPD.

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I am a sixty nine year old male with COPD. "Chronic Broncitis with asmatic tendencies" My problem is that when my blood/oxygen level is low I never feel any different than normal. What exactly are the symptoms of low blood/oxygen?

 

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May 2 1:51 PM (20 minutes and 38 seconds later)
         
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With significantly reduced oxygen uptake then you can have dark tongue and lips indicating central or peripheral cyanosis.

There may be shortness of breath and you may be unable to complete sentences without stopping for air. If there is reduced blood getting to the brain then you may demonstrate signs of confusion. Chest pain and fatigue are other signs.

How low has your blood oxygen been? How was it measured?

 



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May 2 2:19 PM (27 minutes and 24 seconds later)
         
Yesterday my medical oxygen supplier came to the house and asked to check my blood/oxygen level using device that attaches a finger the reading was 83. I went to the local Doctor covering for my MD and she checcked my Blood?ozygen pulsometer and her reading was 88 whick was 30 minutes afyer the very first reading.
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May 2 2:30 PM (11 minutes and 31 seconds later)
         
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Yes that is lower than we like. It may be that you will need intermittent oxygen therapy to maintain your oxygen levels above 90%

If your energy levels are not high then your oxygen need is less and you may be able to 'tick over' at these low levels however chronic hypoxia can lead to changes in how your body will respond to stimuli and we want to maintain it above 90-95%

Your COPD medication will need to be reviewed to ensure that it is maximising your airways. You must not smoke and should not undertake anything too physically demanding for the time being.

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