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SPO2 Saturation while walking
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Is it normal to see drop in saturation while walking? I noticed that when i walk fast my oxygen saturation drops to 85-89, when i slow done it restores back to 97-98. During resting my saturation is 98%. Nowadays i am scared to walk due to this issue.
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O2 Drop it is abnormal
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Slight drop in saturation is acceptable,but we would like to know if you have any symptoms you get while walking fast.Do you normally develop any chest tightness while walking.
Have to be evaluated for any lung /cardiac condition causing drop in saturation
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better to consult a doctor.
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Need to be evaluated for underlying lung condition.
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consult pulmonologist for proper management
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Saturation should not drop while walking. If it drop, means you have a lung disease most likely ILD. Get it evaluated by HRCT Chest
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That much drop is abnormal
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consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Normal
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
The drop is more.pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
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11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
slight desaturation is acceptable..but not till 85..get a consult
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