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Varying oxygen levels

2020-11-16 19:36:21
Because my grandmother is on oxygen therapy so we have oxymeter at home..and i have observed for my grandfather that his oxygen while laying down or when he is sleeping is 92-95 mostly in the range of 93-94 but when he is sitting his oxygen is 97-98 ...i wanted to ask..is this normal?is there anything serious...his age is 70 and he has no trouble in breathing ..
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Yes it's normal acc to age
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Answered2020-11-17 07:53:18

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It's normal according to age,if any symptoms,do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management

Answered2020-11-17 17:30:31

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Hello noted above history As you mentioned above various saturation levels at 70 yrs had different issues and needs to be addressed in details
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Answered2020-11-17 03:02:07

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