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Should I Be Worried My O2 Was 87 This Morning And 82 Just Now?

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Posted on Wed, 25 Sep 2024
Question: for a week or so i have been wheezing and losing my breath. my O2 was 87 this morning and 82 just now. i have copd. any ideas?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Exacerbation of COPD possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You are having exacerbation of COPD and I believe you may need to seek medical attention as soon as possible. You may need to get examined by the doctor or even stay in hospital for some days till you get better.
Actually you can increase the number of puffs of your inhaler you are using ( corticosteroid, bronchodilator or combined inhaler) making them every 4 or 6 hours according to your needs.
Please seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
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Should I Be Worried My O2 Was 87 This Morning And 82 Just Now?

Brief Answer: Exacerbation of COPD possible. Detailed Answer: Hello, You are having exacerbation of COPD and I believe you may need to seek medical attention as soon as possible. You may need to get examined by the doctor or even stay in hospital for some days till you get better. Actually you can increase the number of puffs of your inhaler you are using ( corticosteroid, bronchodilator or combined inhaler) making them every 4 or 6 hours according to your needs. Please seek medical attention as soon as possible. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks.