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My cousin is suffering from COVID. His oxygen level was 89 but after some exercise his level increase from 89 to 98. Do we still need to hospitalise or we can wait
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Check the pulseoximetr. I think the first reading is inaccurate
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Generally spo2 is not that much variable. Exercise may increase or decrease spo2 depending on the condition. It is my suggestion to have a close watch and use the right position and right finger. Best is right hand middle finger. If hand is sweating it may give a false reading
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If his saturation is maintaing stable at 98% no need of hospitalisation...otherwise u hav to hospitlise..
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Check the device in which you are measuring Spo2 levels.take multiple readings if variation persist please consult
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consult don't delay
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Did it happen once or is it happening again repeatedly.?if the probe is properly placed ..and if its happening every time ,please consult your pulmonologist.
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Dr. Nikita Pawar
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Mumbai
The fluctuations is not a gud sign cn consider for hospitalisation.
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Dr. Minal C. Patle
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Nagpur
If it is fluctuating then u should admit him. check his spo2 after 10 mins n if it's still 89 then admit immediately.
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