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Decreased Oxygen saturation

2020-09-09 07:09:00
Usually my father oxygen saturation level in pulse oximeter will be 97-98..but yesterday it was varying between 92-95 and finally stopped at 94 ,today it is 95 and heart rate is 105 .. no fever or any other symptoms mild dry cough which comes rarely in a day Is it normal?
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Consult a pulmonologist for a detailed examination and investigation like chest x ray

Answered2020-09-09 07:12:49

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Hello, please give a few more details Age of your father and details of cough and medication history

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Normal Don’t worry

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It’s not normal See a doctor urgently or do a formal consultation.

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