Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Oxygen Level Dropping When Walking, Start Breathing Heavier. Suggestion?

MY QUESTION IS WHEN I GET UP TO WALK MY OXYGEN LEVAL WILL SOMETIMES DROP TOO 79 OR SO although when I EXERCIZE I CAN OLD 99-95 FOR A LONG TIME.. I AM NOT GOOD AT WALKING OVER ABOUT 40 FT... HOW CAN I BUILD UP MY WALKING ABILITY? I AM 257 LBS AND 5FT,6INCHES TALL..I DO NOT DROP DURRING WALKING RIGHT AWAY BUT I START BREATHING HEAVIER....ANY IDEAS? i am 66 yrs old...
Thu, 5 Sep 2013
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Obesity is highly linked to Asthma due to low leptin levels in your blood. Even mild exertion may cause you above happenings.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Leptin


Loading Online Doctors....
Oxygen Level Dropping When Walking, Start Breathing Heavier. Suggestion?

Obesity is highly linked to Asthma due to low leptin levels in your blood. Even mild exertion may cause you above happenings.