Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties

What Does A Dip In Oxygen Levels During Sleep Suggest?

I am on oxygen at nite because my blood gases & heart rate go down when I am sleeping. I m 77, work every day & feel pretty good, but wake up in the middle of the nite with kind of a smothering feeling, open the window & let some fresh air in & it goes away, is this a major problem, can t wear a cpac machine.

posted on Sun, 7 Jun 2015

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Wed, 1 Jul 2015 Answered on

Thu, 2 Jul 2015 Last reviewed on

Post as: Anonymous Non Anonymous

Keep me posted

General & Family Physician, Dr. Saad Sultan's Response

Thanks for your consultation at HCM !!
I have gone through your case and as your physician I completely understand your health concern...
If I will be your treating physician I would love to ask some questions.. Do you have any heart issues?? Do feel dyspnea even on lying flat without pillow??? Do you have any Copd or asthma???
I will be happy to get your ECG echo and chest xray done.... If these things all appear normal I will go for sleep studies and after this I will decide regarding cpap or bpap....
Do meet your doctor and he will guide you and look into your matter and will reach the diagnosis..
Hope your question is adequately answered if you still have any feel free to ask...
Regards.
Dr Saad Sultan

I find this answer helpful

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.

This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]

Ask a Doctor Now

Share on

You are already signed-up with us. Enter your password.
Email Id:
Enter Password :
Forgot Password?

What Does A Dip In Oxygen Levels During Sleep Suggest?

Related questions you may be interested in

Suggest treatment for sleep apnea