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Oxygen showing different reading
Hi sir I am covid positive for 2nd time. Now I am in the 5th day of my quarantine. While checking oxygen in pulse oximeter it shows different reading for different fingers which reading should I need to take. Kindly advise me. My ct value in rtpcr is 27 is that safe
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If there are no symptoms and if oxygen levels are consistently more than 95%, then nothing much to worry.
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Monitor oxygen saturation levels.
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CT value 27 implies mild disease,need not worry regarding pulse oximeter reading,above 95 spo2 all the time is normal,if your symptoms worsen or if you develop new symptoms then be cautious to consult immediately
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If you are not symptomatic ,no need to worry..Take a consultation with Pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You have mild disease, depending upon the ct value.if the spo2 goes below 94, only it is concern.
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. Rahul Reddy
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10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Are you vaccinated?
CT 27 is mild
Kindly come online for consultation
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