1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Chest

  4. Oxygen level. What would be the cause.

Oxygen level

2023-02-22 06:36:48
I have been checking my spo2 daily with pulse oximeter..it is always 98-99 but yesterday night suddenly I woke up then I checked again it was showing spo2 81 then within 2 min it was back to normal..what would be the cause..2 months back done chest xray everything was normal...
282 Views

Answers (5)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
If your having no symptoms, nothing to worry

Answered2023-02-22 07:34:06

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

+133
Consult with a doctor
Online now
Consult Now
Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment for the same

Answered2023-02-22 07:08:54

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Normal.pl do not measure spo2 unnecessarily. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.

Answered2023-02-22 14:56:04

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

get yourself evaluated for obstructive sleep apnea if its a regular thing

Answered2023-02-22 10:59:57

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

It’s normal relax

Answered2023-02-22 06:37:24

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

What Is The Difference Between Oxygen Cylinder & Oxygen Concentrator

Dr.Neelam Nath Bhatia

Both give artificial oxygen at optimum rate of @2L/minute with proper humidity. Both are used at hospitals and at home b ... Read more

Diet to Improve Haemoglobin Levels (Hb%)

Dr.Prateek Bhandari

ANEMIA: A condition in which there is a deficiency of red cells or of haemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and ... Read more

Lack of Oxygen in Environment Can Trigger Heart Attacks/strokes

Dr.Neelam Nath Bhatia

We are breathing in maximum amounts of Carbon Dioxide. Air Quality Deteriorates to Very Bad.Air quality has become from ... Read more

'Happy Hypoxia' in Covid-19 Patients

Dr.(Major) Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj

During health human blood maintains an Oxygen saturation of about 94-99 %. This is also called SPO2 ( the amount of bloo ... Read more

5 Houseplants to Improve Oxygen Levels at Home

Practo

Trees and plants make the world infinitely better and healthier just by existing. The greenery is a sight for sore eyes, ... Read more

Blood Oxygen Levels Fall a Bit After a Meal

Dr.Neelam Nath Bhatia

Plenty of my patients are a worried lot!They are Tested as Corona Positive & are being Quarantied at home under the ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Oxygen level 95

4637 Views
My age is 26 and in pulse oximeter oxygen level is showing 95 sometimes falls to 93 then returns to 95 p ...Read More

Low SPO2 Level

3608 Views
My SPO2 is fluctuate between 89 to 99 and more constant between 92/95. I do get frequent Throat infection ...Read More

Low Blood Oxygen Saturation Exercise

3183 Views
I am 28 year old female who exercises often. My mother has a pulse oximeter and i used it just out of cur ...Read More

Low spo2 level

1560 Views
Hi doctors when I check my spo2 by oxymeter it gives 99 for 10 to 15 seconds then drops to 90 88 levels I ...Read More

Oxygen level 95

1296 Views
My oxygen saturation level in pulse oximeter is 95-96 and pulse rate is 92-99 .my oxygen level is 98 last ...Read More

Low Oxygen level

54 Views
Hi Doctors, I'm 37 years old male. I was randomly checking my oxygen level with oxymeter at my friends h ...Read More

Why oxygen saturation flactuate?

97 Views
My mother was suffering from lungs infection and admitted to hospital.She had severe breathing problem an ...Read More

My SPO2 is changing and lower than 98-99

137 Views
My SPO2 is jumping between 95-99 and it is 95 majorly and not 99..is it a cause for concern? And I am fee ...Read More

Spo2 fluctuations after checking again .

113 Views
I am a bit stressed I am getting spo2 of 95 but it's not always 95 it is increasing 95,96,97,99,98 but wh ...Read More

Dropping of oxygen level

252 Views
My father's age is 82. Sodium level is 128. He is suffering from Parkinson's disease. He cannot move with ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.