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Overdosing on supplemental oxygen
I have IPF around 6 years but deteriorating since last November. I now have 2 Ox concentrators and am at the point of upping overnight ox to 14 l. I was told you can’t o/d on Ox but still?
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Nope wont happen,, turn that sucker up to what ever you need to keep you at 92% or higher, you will always drop when sleeping.. Never ever listen to Dr. Google only your transplant team and pulmonologist.
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I agree with Mark!
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It took me 10 years to get to this point but I have two concentrators set for 14-16. You can’t OD.
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I tried upping my oxygen from 2 to 3 or 4 at night. It didn’t take long until I developed swollen ankles and calves. I did did some research and found there is such a thing as oxygen toxicity. I reduced my settings back to 2 and my feet and legs went back to normal size. You can look it up on Wikipedia. The damage can be severe. Check with your pulmonologist.
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