Guest guest Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Peggy I would qualify that to say someone with PF and not COPD or Asthma is highly unlikely to harm themselves with any reasonable use of oxygen. They key is maintaining our saturation levels. If MB decided to wear her mask and use 12 lpm sitting on the sofa all evening and for sleep, then there might be some risk but there is no risk of her doing it. Thats sort of like the risk of me driving without my glasses. I could never find where to put the key in. So, I'm not at any real risk. > > Sher, I was told a long time ago with IPF you can not harm yourself > with oxygen use all I am comfortable with. > This was when I needed 5L. Could be different for lower flows but I > do NOT believe it. Our bodies tell us pretty > much when and if it's enough. It is not worth taking the chance.. > Over time without enough 02 we get into serious trouble. It actually > can happen pretty fast. > > > Love & Prayers, Peggy > Florida, IPF/UIP 2004 > > " I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet, > when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly. " > > >  > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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