Oxygen saturation of 92-93%

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My dad 50 years old fully vaccinated tested positive for covid yesterday. But his oxygen saturation is 93-94. He is asthmatic . Is it normal ? Does it indicate infection in his lungs ? Will breathing exercises help in increasing the spo2 level ?

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Yes it indicates infection inside the lungs..

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