I use oxygen every night, my O2
Drops below 80 . Just found out just about a month ago when I was in the hospital. By one nurse. All this time I was dropping. Geez 🙄
June 4
Home oxygen isn't typically a standard prescription for managing MG-related breathing problems, and it's not considered a preventive measure for a myasthenic or cholinergic crisis. Breathing difficulties in MG are caused by muscle weakness, not simply low oxygen levels, so supplemental oxygen alone doesn't address the root Show Full Answer
Home oxygen isn't typically a standard prescription for managing MG-related breathing problems, and it's not considered a preventive measure for a myasthenic or cholinergic crisis. Breathing difficulties in MG are caused by muscle weakness, not simply low oxygen levels, so supplemental oxygen alone doesn't address the root problem.
When a crisis does occur, it usually requires emergency medical intervention, which can include:
- Mechanical ventilation (a breathing machine)
- Intubation (a tube placed into the airway)
- Intravenous immunoglobulin or plasma exchange (for myasthenic crisis)
- Antidote medications like atropine (for cholinergic crisis)
These are hospital-level treatments, not something manageable at home. What can genuinely help is knowing your triggers and tracking your symptoms closely. Common crisis triggers include:
- Extreme temperatures
- Sleep deprivation
- Infections
- Medication changes
- Emotional stress
- Surgery
Working closely with your neurologist or care team to monitor breathing function and adjust treatment is the best defense. If you ever feel sudden or worsening shortness of breath, that's a reason to seek emergency care right away — don't wait it out.
June 4
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