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Oxygen saturation issue
I was covid positive and tested negative on 22nd may. My sr value was 16.44 .. I had no major issue or symptoms.. Only little fever and body pain.. But after 1 month also my oxygen level has dipped from 98 to 94 and it's not increasing. Is it a matter to worry.. What should I do now ??
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If persistently less than 95%, you may require additional medications and CT scan to find out extent of lung disease. Consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation.
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Deep breathing exercises
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Monitor oxygen saturation.
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If dip in oxygen level is during rest have a consult
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Are there any associated co morbidities.are you smoker.why spo2 is coming down. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports.
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Dr. Jitendra Rajput
Pulmonologist
3 yrs exp
Indore
Deep breathing exercise with incentive spirometry
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HRCT chest
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