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My mother's oxygen level decreases as she sleeps. Doctors say that when she breath lungs do not throw back oxygen out. Her age is 67 years, weight is 95kg and height 5 feet. Please suggest.

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My mother's oxygen level decreases as she sleeps. Doctors say that when she breath lungs do not throw back oxygen out. Her age is 67 years, weight is 95kg and height 5 feet. Please suggest.

Your mother's condition, known as sleep-related hypoxemia, may be related to obesity-hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) or sleep apnea, given her weight and age; consider consulting a pulmonologist or sleep specialist for a thorough evaluation, including a sleep study, and potential treatments like continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, oxygen supplementation, or weight loss strategies to improve her oxygen levels and overall health.

Last updated on 27 Dec 2024

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