What is the normal oxygen level for someone with COPD?
Between 88% and 92% oxygen level is considered safe for someone with moderate to severe COPD. Oxygen levels below 88% become dangerous, and you should ring your doctor if it drops below that. If oxygen levels dip to 84% or below, go to the hospital. Any level 80% and lower is dangerous for your vital organs and needs urgent treatment.
References
What is a normal oxygen level? A1 AD Support. https://www.a1adsupport.com/what-is-a-normal-oxygen-level/
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