Guest guest Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Cuyler Only way to know if you're getting adequate oxygen is an overnight oximeter test. Easy to order, easy to do. > > I don't think my mouth is closed at all times during my sleeping hours and since I'm on O2 overnight, I'm wondering of I'm still getting the oxygen? > > I believe Bruce alluded to the fact that even if one's mouth is open, that doesn't mean they're not getting the oxygen anyway. > > So, how big a deal is it if one's mouth is not shut the entire time? Is the oxygen still going in to the lungs even with the mouth open? > > > Thanks! > > Cuyler > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Cuyler, As I understand it, the only time mouth breathing is a huge problem is if you are on a conserving device. If you are mouth breathing on some type of continuous flow oxygen, whether it's a concentrator, a tank or a liquid resevoir it's highly likely you are getting enough oxygen to keep your sats up. When you breath through your nose with your mouth closed that's the perfect scenario. You are getting all the oxygen intended. When you have your mouth open, you are still getting oxygen but you are also inhaling a substantial quantity of regular room air. It's probably enough oxygen unless there is another issue like sleep apnea but only your doctor can make that determination for certain. If however, your sleep is disturbed, you are told you snore alot or you wake up exhausted, it's a good idea to ask your doctor for at minimum an overnight oximeter or a sleep study to make sure you are getting enough oxygen overnight. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 To: "Breathe-Support " <Breathe-Support >Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 6:05:35 PMSubject: Oxygen overnight? I don't think my mouth is closed at all times during my sleeping hours and since I'm on O2 overnight, I'm wondering of I'm still getting the oxygen?I believe Bruce alluded to the fact that even if one's mouth is open, that doesn't mean they're not getting the oxygen anyway.So, how big a deal is it if one's mouth is not shut the entire time? Is the oxygen still going in to the lungs even with the mouth open?Thanks!Cuyler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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