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Oxygen saturation low when lying down
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
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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
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Dropping oxygen levels on lying down because of multiple causes
Please consult a Pulmonologist for better evaluation
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It depends on situation. Please do online consultation for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Pranay Vinod
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Patna
Low Spo2 while lying down could be because of pulmonary or cardiac causes.
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Consult a specialist for better understanding and management.
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
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Chennai
Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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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