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Low spo2 level

2020-07-26 06:10:07
Hi doctors when I check my spo2 by oxymeter it gives 99 for 10 to 15 seconds then drops to 90 88 levels I dont have any symptoms ,I dont have any breathing problem my heart rate came 68 and I am not on any medication so why spo2 drops
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Answered2020-07-27 02:36:36

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Answered2020-07-26 07:01:13

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Hi noted above history. As you mentioned above that you are not having any breathing problems and spo2 also 95 and above then keep calm You are normal
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Answered2020-07-26 06:38:33

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