low oxygen

[yamamarides12]

i had a sleep study done & it was determined that my oxygen was in the 85 % range....my question is...what would be better for me to use...a cpap machine or use oxygen...what is the difference & which one would actually give me a better chance of sleeping better.


This discussion is related to low oxygen level while sleeping.

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

In Obstructive Sleep Apnea there is an obstruction to air flow due to laxity of the throat muscles during sleep and this could cause low oxygen levels.

Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea is by CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) where air under gentle pressure is passed into the airways keeping it patent. This will improve the oxygenation also. Also, you could avoid taking alcohol and try to sleep on your side as this keeps the airways patent. If any nasal blocks try to keep them patent with OTC nasal decongestants. Aim for optimum weight with exercises or long walks and walk your way to sleeping well!!

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

[hava]

Follow this natural method to increase your oxygen level. Try to do 30 minutes ,twice a day.This works gradually, so allow months. Let me know when you first notice the increase in O2.
Anulom Vilom pranayam –
Build up your timing gradually.If you feel tired or dizzy, stop and resume after one minute.
Close your right nostril with thumb and deep breath-in through left nostril  
then – close left nostril with two fingers and breath-out through right nostril  
then -keeping the left nostril closed  deep breath-in through right nostril
then - close your right nostril with thumb and breath-out through left nostril.
This is one cycle of anulom vilom.
Repeat this cycle for 15 to 30  minutes twice a day.
Children under 15 years – do 5 to 10 minutes twice a day.
You can do this before breakfast/lunch/dinner or before bedtime or in bed.Remember to take deep long breaths into the lungs.You can do this while sitting on floor or chair or lying in bed.
February 6 ,2012

[caregiver222]

I have a third suggestion. Try Foradil inhalation powder 12 mcg. It increases the efficiency of oxygen transfer by relaxing the interface surface. It will either bring your 02 levels to normal or it wont. In any event there are no contraindications for such a trial.