My Doc told me that it isn’t the numbers but the quality of life……..My six minute walk is always over 90…usually around 91-92-93……but diffusion has dropped to 35 from 56 2 years ago….Have been on Esbreit for 2 years and no problems but not sure if it is working…..What are number supposed to be to be off of oxygen? Thank you………Jim
I am on oxygen.a six minute walk would drop me down to 80 0r less..thats with out ox. I was told to hook up when I go below 88.thats seems to be happening a lot.i have a portable tank but have not used it outside YET.hope this helps?your dr.is wise.quality is the most important thing for me.tried ofev but it took my quality down to the basement.(or the toilet)
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My Doc told me that it isn’t the numbers but the quality of life……..My six minute walk is always over 90…usually around 91-92-93……but diffusion has dropped to 35 from 56 2 years ago….Have been on Esbreit for 2 years and no problems but not sure if it is working…..What are number supposed to be to be off of oxygen? Thank you………Jim
I am on oxygen.a six minute walk would drop me down to 80 0r less..thats with out ox. I was told to hook up when I go below 88.thats seems to be happening a lot.i have a portable tank but have not used it outside YET.hope this helps?your dr.is wise.quality is the most important thing for me.tried ofev but it took my quality down to the basement.(or the toilet)