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Secretions in throat
Do secretions in throat which are pooling reduce spo2 level?
Do croup or chronic laryngitis reduce spo2?
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Yes croup can cause
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Unlikely
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Spo2 can be affected by lung conditions , not throat secretions
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Dr. Varunkumar J
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
8 yrs exp
Puducherry
Good evening
Secretions in throat might be secondary to diseases in larynx or trachea
So u might feel gurgling sound due to it
A problem with this is aspiration
Fall off spo2 is unlikely
Croup and chronic laryngitis are different issues
Spo2 levels Depends on severity of the disease thank you
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Dr. Saiyad Saif Naziruddin
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Raichur
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