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Oxygen saturation low when lying down

2021-07-04 14:50:52
Hi, my mother recovered from covid a month ago. Her oxygen saturation is 95-96 while sitting upright but drops to 91-92 when she lays down on bed. Is this normal? She's still using 0.5L supplemental oxygen during activities as advised by the discharging hospital.
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Do a online consultation with a Pulmonologist for better evaluation and further management

Answered2021-07-15 04:08:22

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Hi. I understand your concern s. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription

Answered2021-07-06 11:30:11

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Dropping oxygen levels on lying down because of multiple causes Please consult a Pulmonologist for better evaluation

Answered2021-07-04 16:22:08

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It depends on situation. Please do online consultation for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2021-07-04 15:21:26

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Low Spo2 while lying down could be because of pulmonary or cardiac causes.
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Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management

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Spo2, will vary regarding position, disease seviority, and immunity,  age.and Co morbid conditions. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken, as fall below 91 is not advisable.

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