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Does anyone using a Wellue ring find that the saturation is higher and the heart rate lower than using a finger pulse oximeter?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Manteca, CA

I actually got the ring to try and help me see if I can bring my saturation up with different types of breathing and noticed that it gives me better numbers than the finger pulse oximeter. It is supposed to be accurate to 2 points plus or minus and the finger tip ones are usually a little less accurate. I am almost through pulmonary rehab and will be doing the twice a week maintenance exercise program and trying to learn to be able to improve my saturation when I get anxious to try to stop going… read more

July 18
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Members connected warmly around a shared love of animals, swapping stories and tips about caring for shy, feral, and newly adopted cats.... Read more

Members connected warmly around a shared love of animals, swapping stories and tips about caring for shy, feral, and newly adopted cats. Several members shared that patience and consistent routines, like placing food nearby and just sitting and talking to the cat, helped even very scared or hissing cats gradually warm up to people. A recurring theme was the joy and responsibility of caring for animals in need, with one member noting that keeping barn cats fed helped keep pests away, and another mentioning local trap-neuter-release programs as a helpful resource.

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It's great that you're being so proactive about tracking your oxygen levels and working through pulmonary rehab! Small differences between devices are common — wearable rings and fingertip oximeters measure from different body sites, which can produce slightly different readings. Neither is necessarily "wrong," they just Show Full Answer

It's great that you're being so proactive about tracking your oxygen levels and working through pulmonary rehab! Small differences between devices are common — wearable rings and fingertip oximeters measure from different body sites, which can produce slightly different readings. Neither is necessarily "wrong," they just capture data differently.

A MyCOPDTeam member mentioned wearing their SpO2 monitoring ring during appointments to track oxygen levels continuously, which sounds similar to how you're using yours. Using breathing techniques to manage anxiety and prevent that panic-breathing cycle is a really smart goal. Two techniques worth practicing are:

- Pursed lip breathing — Inhale slowly through your nose for 2 seconds, then exhale through pursed lips for 4–6 seconds. This helps release trapped air and improves oxygen exchange.
- Diaphragmatic (belly) breathing — Place one hand on your chest, one below your ribs, and focus on making your belly rise when inhaling. This reduces reliance on neck and shoulder muscles.

Both can help slow breathing down before panic sets in, which may help keep your saturation from dropping.

Always share your readings with your doctor, especially if saturation consistently drops to 88 or below, so they can adjust your care plan if needed.

July 18
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I know it's a different situation but one of the cats in our barn when she first showed up she would hiss and growl at me and would not let me anywhere near her. It took about a week but every time I went to the barn I would put food out for her and just sit there and talk to her every time getting a little closer. Eventually she let me touch her and after that it only took a couple of days and she's been good every since

July 23
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Hi @A MyCOPDTeam Member I think you are thinking of someone else I don't have a daughter.

July 21
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Good job, @A MyCOPDTeam Member of going to pulmonary rehab and continuing. Sounds like you are determined to stay active and well! Are you still living with your daughter and taking care of her children? Hope you stay well and continue your therapy. Take care!! 👌😀 John Sun AM

July 19
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I'm looking in to that but no luck as of yet

August 5

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