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2020-11-01 08:33:03
My father's oximeter reading first shows Spo2 levels 96 then reduces to 95, 94 again increases to 95 then again reduces to 93 and 92. It keeps on increasing/ decreasing. This is worrisome. Which reading should I consider? Given normal Spo2 levels are 95-100, reducing at 93 to 92 is worrisome. Please suggest.
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SPO2 above 95 is normal if it reduces below then consult a Pulmonologist

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Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management

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