From someone living the moment with seriously reduced lung capacity, using an oximeter on my finger and regulating my oxygen concentrator I can say with authority here that truer words were never spoken.

You made more sense than the people I have been dealing with!

Thanks for being a caring person 🦘

Thank you for presenting a no nonsense video! Excellent!

I just came across your site this morning because I had a scare and need emotional support. I am a 70 year old widow and live alone. Also, I have COPD. My oxygen dropped to 77 and I thought I was going to pass out. I have an oxygen machine and will make sure I use it when I am moving around. I will make sure it does not drop below 87. Thank you

Thank you for making the time to do this video, I really appreciate the time and energy you spent and I learn something and I will talk to my doctor about it.

The highest reading I have had in over 20 years is 92. When I had my Knee replaced and it dropped below 90 all the alarms went off. I said put a postit note by your alarm box not to worry unless it is below 85. I have damage and scarring in the capillaries which transfer oxagen from lungs to blood. Diagnosed by biopsy of all four lobes in my lungs. When I went to Tibet for my 60th birthday I had a blast, my whole tour group had patiently waited for slow Sue for a week in China. They were all suffering from the low oxagen at that altitude. At 16500 ft I had no difference and easily climbed the 450 steps up to the mt side palace of the Dali Lama. Later some of them said it was hard and they wanted to quit but slow Sue was nearing the top and chatting with Tibetans along the way. I will never be able to run or climb stairs quickly, but I still swim, sail,canoe, fix my own roof and cut up fallen trees after a storm. I drove 3000 miles last summer by myself, Our bodies can over time do a lot of adapting. However do follow the Dr's advice and if your oxagen is regularly below 97 or 98 talk to your Dr, you need to know why. I use a snow blower and clear 350 ft of sidewalk and 3 driveways. My neighbor shovels the steps for me. Do as much for your self as you possibly can but do it safely. My new pulmonologist who had a nurse who walked too fast but I tried to keep up because I did not know where I was going was shocked when I was breathing a little hard and she checked and my oxagen level was 75, I said ya it does that some times. Unfortunately for my case suplemental oxagen does not help. I have lived with this for 26 yrs and hope for another 26.

Thanks for this reminder. God bless you Doc!

Thank you, your explanation is very helpful!

Thank you for helping us.

Thanks for sharing your valuable expertise on this particular topic!👍

Health is so important we take it for granted

You're very welcome Dan, we are happy to help. There is also more information available at our blog: pulmonaryrehab.com/blog/

Thank you Doctor , thank you God bless you

Oh thank you for your insight/education on this! 🥰

64yo male. I quit smoking 34yrs ago. Quit vaping and smoking pot 25 days ago when a cold sent my throat irritation over the edge. Cxr 2 weeks ago ‘suggested’ mild copd changes. There was no comparison cxr. I’m hoping I don’t have it as my O2 sats are running 96+% consistently. Usually falls right on 98. It’s occurred to me that my susceptibility to anxiety might be causing me to hyperventilate which in turn is causing my sob. Either way it has put enough of a scare in me to leave the vape and smoke alone permanently. Thank you for helping and keep up the good work!👍

You sound like a great Dr and a real nice guy.

91 Oxygen 56 Pulse. Had a Bilateral PE about a year ago and currently on Warfarin. Also have the antiphosolipid syndrome. Since being diagnosed, have had more DVT's and other clotting issues, which is a concern. One Dr will tell me it's the hematologists job, they in turn tell me to see my cardiologist, and before I know it I am back in the ER. Thank You for putting this video up.

Thank you - very basic and informative - good job

Thank you Dr David, thank you for caring about our health. I listen and comply to your advice. 😊❤

Thank you doctor. Btw, You have a wonderfully infectious smile.

Thank you for Making these videos

Thanks Doc!

Thanks dr for this very informative video on oxygen saturation level good wishes 04/06/2020 INDIA

This was a great video!

I'm 69 yrs of age heartrate, 60 oxygen 98 I monitor my oxygen levels everyday as I had an accident motor car my ribs broken 3 on left side plus smoked like a chimney. I have changed my life. Walking everyday 5000 steps lost 20kg being a diabetic my sugar type 2. It used to be 11 now 6 so weight has lots to do with fat with diabetes. GOD BLESS

Thank you so much great vidio

I’m 63 and have just had an op cancelled. My level was 88. So I went for tests and they came back clear. I’m waiting on seeing a lung specialist now. I’ve bought an oximetre and my readings are around 86 to 88.

I hate that this post is 4 years old... Chances of you seeing my comment is Slim to None. Your comment about the Elephant In The Room is EXACTLY what I've said about the pain I started experiencing about 20 years ago! All this time I thought it could be related to oxygen. Wow. 😕

Thank you very much ♥️💐🙏

Thank you so much...💞💞💞

Thank You!

Watching in 2020 with the face mask controversy. Great info! Thanks.

Thank you!😊😊

Great Explanation 👍

Thanks for this

Thank you for making this video.

I was just 81 spo2 . My lungs were clogged up with years of clots . Docs were surprised I was talking to them and alive on room air.

Having Central Sleep Apnea, my level drops into the mid 70's on a nightly basis. Diagnosed a year & a half ago and my health has declined greatly. At 59, I always took care of my health and not being able to use BiPAP therapy or have supplemental oxygen makes my days numbered. Severe headaches & tinnitus..all day, every day.

I’d like to know more about what you said about portable oxygen concentrators. My pulmonologist prescribed one for when I’m out. I never feel very well on it like I do on my home concentrator. Is there another video where you address this? Thanks!

He was a lovely Doctor, I wished mine was like him! I'm 35, I've had 2 heart attacks,2 dvt's, FVL & most days I feel like I need to lay down before I fall down. I bought an oximeter recently & it reckons my O2 stat is 90 & heart rate is 88bpm. My doctor sent me off for an MPS test, I'm still waiting on the results of that. But I don't feel confident they'll find anything because I told them before my last heart attack all of the symptoms I was getting & my doctor said he'd order tests after Christmas. About the 2nd week of January last year I had another stemi heart attack & when I got to the hospital, they weren't convinced it was a heart attack because of my age & the fact my pain was in the right arm, I literally felt like I had to beg them to do an ECG. What worries me is dying of a heart attack like my Dad did when I was 3 weeks old, he was in his early 40's. Also the way I feel every day, I honestly don't think I'd be able tell if I had Covid19 or not.

Thank you so much for your information it has helped me a lot since I've had problems lately my oxygen level at 4:15 a.m. March 28th was 80

Great info.. My 85 year old mother is reading about 91-92 for Oxygen . She was a pack a day smoker for 60 years up until 3 years ago. Just recently I notice the shallow breathing after walking her between rooms ,she's dying to sit down after 30 odd steps. Luckily she has just had a consultation with a respiratory Dr here in the UK and she is now getting booked in for a CT scan. Can low oxygen make you fatiqued and want to sleep more..my mother has been like that for a 3/4 years ..she also has dementia. Thanks!

I just listened to this video and Thank you so much for making it. I'm disappointed on how Dr.'s educate you when you have issues.

More videos please. Impressive. Best explanation sir🍏🍏

Thankyou very much for your clear explanations. I'm 76, 2-1/2 years ago diagnosed pulmanary fibrosis and I'm on oxygen use 24/7. As for lung treatment on "cellcept" 1000mg. 2X day, total 2000mg per day. 14-months ago "nintedanib" 100mg. 2X per day were added although diarreah got worse (5 to 7 times per day) and loss ofapproximately. 20 - 23 lbs. weight within last 6-months (presently 114 lbs normal weight was 135 - 138 lbs.).Nintedanib were stop 2-months ago and diarreah also stopped. Most concern is shortness of breathing is getting worse (as example, when I walk 10 to 15 steps, must take break and catch my breath which takes 2 to 3 minutes) and I'm on room oxygen concentrator adjusted at 4 litre. Questions I have is are there any treatment or excercises to improve breathing ??? Presently oximeter reading is 98 - 99 as 75-degrees setting back on bed but as soon as I move to get out of bed and walk 10 or more steps shortness breath start and oximter reading below 80's then to catch my breath takes 2 - 3 minutes then upto 90's.

you have a very soothing voice

You made my day I wish you were my Dr.He dosent talk to me much I have to have oxygen at home and I have an imogen but it dosent give out as much as the big one I have in the house some times I get tired when I go out I have it on 2 may be I should turn it up to 3 or 4 when I'm out walking and in the stores thank you so much you explain things so good

Thank you

Thanks for you guidance doctor I live in Thailand I have Apnea problem but know I feel lack of oxygen in my body in morning time as well, my Blood pressure become high 160/110 , 145/90 or between . I went to doctor here but they are not suggesting me any treatment they said there is no specification medication for it. help help me.

Thank you!

You would be amazed how many Primary Physicians who don’t check you oxygen level. You, the Patient, must DEMAND It. If they refuse to do it for you, get another Doctor. In the meantime, do it yourself……

My mom is old her.... ox level is 83...and she refuses to use oxygen..says she's don't need it....she is very sluggish....weak...stagers when walking without her walker...I'm her daughter I'm 72..3 other siblings and we can't get her to do anything a Dr. Tells her...she just got out of the hospital for low blood ox..they sent her home once it was 95....now she thinks she's ok...we are at a loss as she lives in a senior apartment By herself..we do all her shopping and cook meals for her..try to take care of her.but she's so stubborn we are giving up on her as we are older ourselves and have illnesses

Thank you so much for this video. It provided vital info in a simple, calm and very clear manner.

Good information!! Wish you could be my Doctor….

thanks 👍

Thank you can you talk more about P.E ...

Thanks alot doctor seriously been through hell lot of doctors in personal but still could not maintain my anxiousness but now i feel like hell na im good boy 😄😄 Thanks again doc 🙏

Good information. Thanks sir👍👍👍👍🍀🍀🍏☘️☘️🍋🍊

Great info. In 2019 I started feeling uncomfortably short of breath and nothing I would do would help. Eventually I went to the ER. My sats were 95-96, which for me was unusual. They were normally 100. So I think I was feeling it even though it wasn't dangerous. For the past two years my sats have been declining to where at times it runs from 84-92 but comes back up quickly but on average, they're always below 94. I have a recurring significantly elevated Anti double-stranded DNA (I think that's how you say it) so I'm wondering if that can cause it. But it seems to be gradually getting worse. My doc doesn't seem worried about it. I also wonder if my average Heart rate variability of 8-15 milliseconds has something to do with it. Doc doesn't seem worried about that but it's gotta mean something.

What should it be when you sleep? Mine goes down to the low 80’s for a minute to five minutes, then back up to 90.

Thank you for making me do something for me for a change, it's ordered.

People ask why I dive on best mix and start my deco @ 33 fsw on 100% O2. Because I enjoy healing and propagating stem cells. Plus I do HBOT treatments. My next one will be 120 min @2.4ATA. I CANT WAIT. I tell everyone about the benefits

I have a question: I have pulmonary hypertension. My 02 is always good during the day and even if I am walking and out of breath, my 02 is even higher 98-99 even. BUT.... I am having a problem at night - 02 is still at normal range but can have a steep drop down to even 70 but right back up to 90's a few minutes after. I've had a sleep study and am still in normal range. Any idea what causes a sudden drop like that? Being on 02 wouldn't help me if I am virtually normal all the rest of the time.

Add to the inmo below. I am 77 yo play pickle pall 5 or 8 days a week for 3 to 6 hours. My O2 now is 98 and a pulse of 48. Is a pulse less than 50 ok.

Amazing video! So what if o2 drops to 82% for *10 minutes* before it's back up to 92%, would any damage result from that?

HAve emphysema and recently on oxygen at home use the accumulater elsewhere the small o2 bottles---At rest I can deep breath and keep up to 94 95---but am confused about sleeping---I don't use oxygen at night but if I wake up to urinate first thing I check the oximeter and it will read 96 97 even 98!!!!!! Why with shallow breathing would the o2 read that high when during the day I have to work at it to keep it up(and use oxygen off and on) also,is 2% oxygen that dangerous to use?????? THanks

Can you advise on shortness of breathe with good oxygen levels and clear xray?

What’s a normal P.I. Level on the Oximeter? My highest was 7. Heart rate and spo2 were normal.

Just wish my doctor would be interested in helping me. 13years now with very bad at breathing, 20years with wrongly diagnosed astma. Yesterday I went to hospital, my heart pumps out oxygen only at about 3rd heartbeat. Last week my doctor was screaming at me in her office that I was hypochondriac. This is real life. Many doctors blame us when they don't understand things. Bless You all that are struggling both with medical issues, as well as poorly doctors. Don't give up.

Does this apply to sleep apnea as well ?

I have a Samsung watch and I wear it when I go to sleep then in the morning I saw the result and it was 84% oxygen level during sleep and 50 beat per min is it normal?

Thank you so much mines drop to 72 - 82- 94 and it hurt so back upper left shoulder and my left chest the pain and my lower back hurt 😢 omg my hose not long enough to go to another room so I take off the oxygen when I get back to my room I can't breathe it hurt so bad 😢 thank you fo telling me this yes I do use portable devices and I use the Inogen home concentrator oxygen and the portable to carry with me on outdoors if need to go somewhere

I used one when suffering with covid at home really helped me keep peace of mind as never felt so ill and just going to the bathroom they dropped to 91 and my heart rate went up to 159 . I knew that if sats dropped I’d call an ambulance luckily for me they didn’t

My shortness of breath has been happening for s few weeks. Gradually gets worse when I lay down. My watch says I'm 93% where as before it was reading at 98% sometimes above to 100%

Is using oxygen tanks or portable oxygen damaging over long term?

How do you improve ?

I average 93 but can wake up at 88, but feel great and never out of breath.

What are the saturation of someone whith COPD,thanx

I am 20 years old with severe asthma, history of a collapsed lung, and no health insurance as of recently. I got covid over a month ago and bought a pulse oximeter. I wake up gasping and wheezing in the middle of every night and check my oxygen, the lowest has been 74, and the highest has been 86. However during the day when I am awake to use my inhaler frequently I don't let it drop below 90, as I can feel when I'm getting low and audibly hear myself wheezing. I went to the ER but they just said I need a sleep study and won't do anything. I have daily morning headaches and my entire body aches and hurts, especially my respiratory accessory muscles (I'm going to school to be a nurse). I also have severe anxiety and I am just afraid that my oxygen is staying in the 70s-80s the entire time I sleep and damaging my body with there being absolutely nothing I can do about it. I am tiny and weak, trying to get myself out of the poverty I was born into, all I have is my brain power, and I am afraid of hypoxia every night damaging that. I have already applied for medicaid and got denied. I am stuck and have no idea what I should do? The worst part Is that everyone thinks I'm overreacting and that I just need to push through it. They don't understand this happens every night and Is damaging my tissues and organs. I am in so much pain and distress over this. I'm about to just not use my inhaler and let my oxygen drop low enough to call 911 so that I can be taken seriously and receive SOME kind of treatment, but I know that is very dangerous so i would not want to do it on purpose, so I could just call in the middle of the night when my oxygen is in the 70's. But It's hard to not immediately use my inhaler at that point, I get panic attacks as well with tremors and chest pain. Please help if you can!! 🙏

How do i fix it

I told my dr. That I was de-sating several times a day. I purchased the pulse oximeter along with the iWatch 6 because I knew this was happening. Dr. has seen this was happening in his office. His response? When you are in the 80’s all day, then we will need to find out what is happening.

I am a 73 yr. old woman with life long severe asthma. My lung specialists tell me I'm the second worse case they have seen. I'm much worse now, after they said that 7 yrs. ago. I now meet their worse case. I am on O2 but I take it off to go to the bathroom because it's a hassle to wrestle with the long tubing to close the door. By the time I get back to my chair in the room next to the bathroom, my S.A.T.s are 85. I put on my O2 after getting back to my chair and my S.A.T.s go back up to 95. With O2 my normal readings are 94 to 95. If I talk a lot, which I have to in my video presentations, I get very dizzy without my O2 on. So, now, I find I have to wear it while on camera, and I don't like doing that. My question is 2 fold. Sometimes my heart rate while resting, will go to 31. Should my heart rate ever drop to 31 and into the 40s? It will stay there for a few minutes before it will come back up. Secondly, what should my Oxygen compressor be set at? Right now, it's at the lowest setting. When I was put on it last year, I never had my O2 go down into the 80s like I do now it went to 90 back then. Should it be increased? I won't go to the doctor very much because I'm on steroids a lot and that means my immune system is gone and doctor's offices have all kinds of germs there from all the sick people. So, I don't go. Thank you for responding....if you do.

What is the ideal range for children? My son is 6.

Mine stays between 95-99

i get 96-99 but sometimes 82 with in 5 seconds it bacame 97 96 is there a problem to me please im from Philippines

Dear sir as iwas walking my oxygen drop I ask doctor for help he said use G T spray I am struggling to breath I change doctor this over 5 week icant get appointments doctor is sharow lane sheffield

Sir my dad got Corona positive and saturation level falls to 78 sometimes in the night time

Mine is always 93 when I go to the doctor the nurse said she would like it to be 97 or higher

Mine goes from 98 to 97 to 100 to 97 then brings in anxiety

I think I already know the answer, but is an Apple Watch a dependable source to get my levels from? I’m usually around 96-98, but I’ve been around 93 today. I’m in bed with Covid, and I’m asthmatic. (Before anyone asks, I’m vaccinated.)

I m non covid non smoker healthy young person of 34 age my spo2 is always 96 ...I had very very mild covid19 before 4months...

Right now it's 97.

So should a 34yr old female see a dr if the hbm is always between 105-165 and sp02 is between 90-95 consistently? These are the measurements while resting over the past two years. Haven’t used pulse oximeter during activity.

Is PO2 what the pulse oximeter measures, and is that the amount of O2 in my blood?

My oximeter reads 97%. But can’t breathe. I was told it could be COPD even though I never smoked.

What's considered low oxygen level for 38 year old female with congestive heart condition? Please help

Bounces from 97 to 92 at times?

Everybody I ask is always above 96. I am ALWAYS between 94 and 95.

I had covid 4 months back and I was very breathless, always had my o2 at 98 99 now it goes to 92 and some days I feel so dam tied should I worrie not sure if covid has done something to my lungs