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I have taken it upon myself to measure my O2 saturation the first thing when waking up, and have found that I might be desaturating during my sleep. I have been well below 95 percent for the past couple of mornings, but am not sure if I am getting an accurate reading. My saturation goes up to 99 percent within several minutes of being awake, but it is during sleep that I am a little concerned about. Is minimal desaturation during sleep rather common among asthmatics? I know it can be for those with COPD, but I have not been diagnosed with irreversible COPD.View Thread

A an entire lung scan was effected and the scan was evaluated by a contracted lab through the VA. The doctor evaluating my scan had never seen me, but by the scan, diagnosed me with COPD!
I decided to see a private practice physician, a pulmonologist, who ran me through some simple tests, looked at my scan, and opined that, not only did I not have hyperinflation of my upper lobes, but that I was actually suffering Asthma. It felt like I had a death sentence had been commuted!
I have already seen the doc twice in six months. I am asked a few questions; my chest is listened to; and if I have a few questions, they are answered.
Is it common practice, especially for newly diagnosed asthma cases, to be seen regularly, at first? I do have days where I am rather congested, especially when it is humid outside. Is hyperinflation of upper lobes fairly common in asthmatics?View Thread
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