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  1. Oxygen Therapy | COPD Foundation

    Oxygen therapy is a medical treatment that is prescribed by a health care provider. With supplemental oxygen, you will get the extra oxygen your body needs. For people with low oxygen levels, …

  2. What percentage of oxygen is needed for a fire? - Answers

    Jun 3, 2024 · A fire needs approximately 16% oxygen in the air to sustain combustion. This is known as the oxygen concentration level for combustion. If the oxygen level drops below this threshold, the fire ...

  3. Oxygen levels and lung function - COPD Foundation

    Jun 27, 2015 · How do Oxygen levels and my lung function work. My lung function is 38%, but my oxygen levels stay on the 90's. With any exertion my body becomes quite stressed and I have a hard …

  4. How much oxygen does a fire need to burn? - Answers

    Jun 1, 2024 · Fires require oxygen to ignite and sustain combustion. In general, fires need around 16% to 17% of oxygen in the air to burn. This oxygen level is typically found in the Earth's atmosphere.

  5. Safe to Travel? - COPD Foundation

    If the patient has resting saturations of less than 92% they require supplemental oxygen in-flight. If a patient’s 6-minute walk test results drop to an O2 Sat (oxygen saturation) in the low 80% range, that …

  6. Oxygen levels - drop while laying down? - COPD Foundation

    Jun 29, 2018 · Is it common for oxygen levels to drop while laying down? Was diagnosed with COPD about a year ago and was prescribed Anoro. Things have been pretty good until this week when my …

  7. Sudden drop in pulse ox - COPD Foundation

    My first appointment with a pulmonologist is next month. I'm currently at 1cc of oxygen (down from 5 in the hospital) and seem to be handling the reductions okay for the most part. I have noticed that after …

  8. Intermittent drops in oxygen saturation to mid 80's - COPD Foundation

    Oct 15, 2019 · After an hour or so, her oxygen levels goes back to around 93-95. During such an episode, deep breathing helps in raising her saturation to 95 but drops to mid 80's once she resumes …

  9. How a Pulse Oximeter Works - COPD Foundation

    Jan 23, 2020 · The second number that comes up is the level of oxygen in the blood. Both numbers are needed to assess your present levels. At this point, it is important to discuss the limitations of the …

  10. Shortness of breath even when my oxygen level is at 94/95

    Mar 15, 2023 · Why do I feel short of breath or I can't breathe even when my oxygen level is at 94/95? I have Stage 3 COPD and use oxygen at night and as needed during the day.