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Sudden Oxygen Level Drops in Sleep

2021-05-16 22:01:46
Hi it's been exactly a month since I was affected by covid-19, April -16, got admitted on April 23 Post discharge on April - 28, Ten days post discharge I have started facing sudden O2 drops and breathless ness only in sleep my regular O2 levels during day is between 95-98, but during night it drops to 80 and below sometimes. This happens even sleeping in prone position. Is this Happy Hypoxia ?? Need immediate Guidance and assistance.
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kindly do a consultation with a pulmonologist to know more bout ur case and further management!!!!

Answered2021-05-17 01:40:14

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

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