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My pulmonologist wants me to use 3L but if I am just sitting reading or watching a movie I am fine on 2L. When resting 3L has me at 96+ saturation which isn't necessary.
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@A MyCOPDTeam Member Hello, and yes to your question, I started on 2l back in '18 and still at the same flow rate but when I go to pulmonary rehab for work outs it's increased to 3l but at rest and sleep 2l. Thank you for that question, God bless you and breathe easy😀
I’m on 24/7 as well. I’m incapable to carry a 10 lb bag of potatoes, and cannot do chores that a man should be able to do. Now everything is sources out. I run 6 litres per hour and only turn it down to 4 went I’m in bed. Without o2 at night I wake up reading 78-81% blood o2 , and that’s deadly.
My pulmonologist lets me decide.when to raise or lower based on activity, how I am breathing and saturation numbers.
I am the same way if I am doing housework I use 3 if I am sitting use 2 my stats at 2 are 95
it is recommended that 1L is for sitting and watching TV, it goes to 5L when climbing stairs, or similar activity.
Breathe easy,
God bless you.
Peter x
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