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Tor

Posts: 5
Registered: 12-Feb-2004

Oxygen
Posted: 13-Dec-2006 13:19

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Hi all,

This is probably going to sound like a really stupid question but one I genuinely dont know the answer too.

When do people with cf usually get put on oxygen? what are the criteria for it?

I have been having alot of trouble breathing lately, which i think is down to lung damage and getting older. I haven't been offered oxygen yet and just wondered when other people had been given it.

Sorry if this was a stupid question!
Thanks for any help
Tor xxx

mookymc

Posts: 22
From: ayrshire
Registered: 27-Nov-2006

Re: Oxygen
Posted: 13-Dec-2006 18:38

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hi there iv been on oxygen for about 2 years now, when i got put on it my problem was i had sore heads when sleeping, but now i use most of the day, it just depends what your oxygen sats are like, talk to your doc, cos i had to. what age are you? am 26 ?

sandylizz

Posts: 97
From: Shrewsbury
Registered: 10-Nov-2006

Re: Oxygen
Posted: 13-Dec-2006 21:42

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It all depends on how your chest is really and your Sats.. If your waking up with headaches then that can be a good sign. Mention it to your team if you think it may help?
I went onto it atnight just over a year ago (24) now Im on it most of the time..

xx Sandy xx

mookymc

Posts: 22
From: ayrshire
Registered: 27-Nov-2006

Re: Oxygen
Posted: 13-Dec-2006 23:21

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hi sandy , you hit the nail on the head, thats wot i went on my oxygen for aswell , was waking up with horrible headaches.durin g the nite, and hard 2 get rid of them. hope yer better now,