A MyCOPDTeam Member
Currently at a rehab and respiratory theripst seems to feel we should try exercising without oxygen. I find it hard and my o2 drops and heartrate goes to high. Shouldn't we be exercising with out oxgen if our sats decrease on exertion?
Yes. I use 2L us usually but my Dr said when moving around A lot or exercising I should be on three or four seems to keep my oxygen up
If you are on oxygen A respiratory Therapist should not tell you to exercise without your oxygen. To me that therapist should be fired.
A physio visits my house every week. I do exercise with oxygen always on. I am on a run of good health but not to give up on the oxygen until official signed off by consultant.
have to exercise with my oxygen I have to keep it at least 91 if i don't i would fall out i have COPD with emphysema breath easy
Exercising or exerting yourself for extended periods without oxygen will enlarge your heart and could shorten your life. Listen to your doctor, not the therapist
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@A MyCOPDTeam Member at home now and just started at pulminary rehab at our hospital.
absolutely can you go to another rehab?
KathyBrasher I totally agree!
If you tried without oxygen, then you know how you feel.YOU do what lets you breath the best.It is your body, your life, not the other people.