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Edited on 19/11/2016 at 12:50

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What do you think about using an Oximeter? Any helpful advice or stories to tell?

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25/06/2016 at 11:53

I have no problem using an oximeter my doc issued me with antibiotic to take if i need them i measure my oxagen levels daily im normally about 86 if i drop below 82 i use antibiotics i also use a fitbit to try to stay fit i dont lie keeling over and ending up in hospital don

Oximeter https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/copd/your-opinion-on-copd-treatments/oximeter-589 2016-06-25 11:53:19

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19/11/2016 at 12:50

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I too use a pulse oxi meter to measure my oxygen levels as I have to maintain them at 88% or better. I'm on oxygen therapy and without an oximeter I would find it very difficult to judge whether or not I need to use the oxygen.

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Oximeter https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/copd/your-opinion-on-copd-treatments/oximeter-589 2016-11-19 12:50:17

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30/05/2017 at 11:34

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I have good oxygen levels when resting 96 but down to 87 when exercising. I use spireva and take Serraenzyme which helps keep the inflammation under control. Unfortunately this has to be bought, works out a tad expensive if my breathing gets bad and I have to increase the dose, I was prescribed it in Spain. It is prescribed in many countries but doctors are not even supposed to mention it here.

Oximeter https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/copd/your-opinion-on-copd-treatments/oximeter-589 2017-05-30 11:34:29

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16/11/2017 at 09:57

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