Why do my mother's oxygen levels drop from around 90% down to 75% when she walks or moves, even though she has finished her steroid treatments (Medrol and dexamethasone) for COVID-19 and pneumonia in both lungs, is taking her prescribed medications (Perfenix, Cardace protect, doxofylline, acebrophylline, montelukast, fexofenadine, Foracort, Tiate, Mucinac, and Calpol), and has elevated blood inflammation markers (CRP and ESR)?and when can we expect her oxygen levels to finally stay stable and normal? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Why do my mother's oxygen levels drop from around 90% down to 75% when she walks or moves, even though she has finished her steroid treatments (Medrol and dexamethasone) for COVID-19 and pneumonia in both lungs, is taking her prescribed medications (Perfenix, Cardace protect, doxofylline, acebrophylline, montelukast, fexofenadine, Foracort, Tiate, Mucinac, and Calpol), and has elevated blood inflammation markers (CRP and ESR)?and when can we expect her oxygen levels to finally stay stable and normal?

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Why do my mother's oxygen levels drop from around 90% down to 75% when she walks or moves, even though she has finished her steroid treatments (Medrol and dexamethasone) for COVID-19 and pneumonia in both lungs, is taking her prescribed medications (Perfenix, Cardace protect, doxofylline, acebrophylline, montelukast, fexofenadine, Foracort, Tiate, Mucinac, and Calpol), and has elevated blood inflammation markers (CRP and ESR)?and when can we expect her oxygen levels to finally stay stable and normal?

Asked by Female, 62 · 7 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

7 days ago

It is very common for oxygen levels to drop during movement after severe pneumonia, as the lungs are still healing from inflammation and scarring. Her body is working hard to recover, which is why her inflammatory markers (CRP and ESR) remain elevated. Medications like pirfenidone (Perfenix) help manage lung scarring, but true healing is a gradual process that can take several weeks to months. To support her recovery, please ensure she uses supplemental oxygen during exertion as advised by her doctor, avoids overexertion, and practices gentle breathing exercises. Please continue to follow up closely with her pulmonologist to safely monitor her progress.

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Why do my mother's oxygen levels drop from around 90% down to 75% when she walks or moves, even though she has finished her steroid treatments (Medrol and dexamethasone) for COVID-19 and pneumonia in both lungs, is taking her prescribed medications (Perfenix, Cardace protect, doxofylline, acebrophylline, montelukast, fexofenadine, Foracort, Tiate, Mucinac, and Calpol), and has elevated blood inflammation markers (CRP and ESR)?and when can we expect her oxygen levels to finally stay stable and normal?

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