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Does The Oxygen Level As Measured With A Finger?

Posted on Mon, 9 Sep 2024

Question: Does the oxygen level as measured with a finger. Oximeter( diminish at times during sleep. How low can it go. Will a mow oxygen level indicate sleep apnea. Can you recommend a device that. I wear on my wrist
With a a finger attachment that will record the o2 level while I. Sleep

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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Up to 95 % are normal

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your query and here is my advice.
The oxygen levels up to 95% are normal.
94 to 93 % are borderline while below 92 are low and you may need to get checked .
You can find a sleep apnea monitor online to check oxygen levels.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (13 hours later)

Can you tell me if it is usual t
For a persons oxygen level to drop when they are sleeping or in deep sleep?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not normal to drop while sleeping

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. It is not usual for oxygen levels to drop during deep sleep.
They may need to be more than 95% regardless sleeping or awake.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T