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2020-09-08 10:56:34
My uncle have oxygen saturation fluctuating between 95 and 96...Ha don't have any problem like shortness of breath,cough ,cold and fever...is it okay..?or any serious condition...?
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This is within normal range.  Don't worry

Answered2020-09-08 12:01:50

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Some pulse oximeter do give faulty readings ....if not so then it's  better to get chest x-ray done.

Answered2020-09-08 11:07:05

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It's k, any other associated concerns??

Answered2020-09-08 11:05:06

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Check the probe once. Warm the hands and check saturation. If no respiratory symptoms then keep monitoring the saturation

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