I am female my blood oxygen is good at rest but as soon as i start to move around it drops to the low 80s and sometimes into the 70s could i get oxygen therapy for getting around.
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Q: I am 60 I was diagnosed with emphysema 10years and ago, I stopped smoking straight away.
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10/ 4/10 3:37am
Hi Annabell... You definitely sound like a candidate for supplemental oxygen therapy and I would encourage you to consult with your doctor to discuss your options. It could be that you only need to use oxygen when you leave the house or are exerting yourself, but your doctor is the only one who can truly make that decision with you.
You can learn a lot about oxygen therapy on this site. Both Jane Martin and I have written posts on the topic. Here's one to get you started:
Oxygen Therapy for COPD: Why & When It Is Needed
Good luck,
Kathi
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Hi Kathi, Thank you for your reply, I have made an appointment with my consultant to discuss this possibility, and I would just like to say I am very grateful for your advice. Thanks again Annabell.