Ask Mark Many readers have asked Mark about the publicized Buteyko method of breathing that is advertised to bring relief to those with asthma and other lung problems. Mark warns: Buteyko may hold potential benefit for those with “acute asthma”, but it has no place in treat- ment or management of COPD – Chronic Obstructive…
Ask Mark Chris from EFFORTS asks if an oxygen saturation level below 94% will cause permanent damage to the body’s organs. Mark replies: There is no evidence that a sustained saturation of 93% will significantly affect brain function or judgment. While at 88% things may start to get a little fuzzy for some,…
EFFORTS member, Meryl, recently asked Mark about anesthesia for COPD people. Her recentpulmonary function test revealed an FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in one second) of 25% to 30% of normal. Mark replies: “While a FEV1 25% to 30% is low in…