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What Causes Fever Followed By Low Oxygen Sat Rate?
This morning, my 74 year old husband had fever (101) and low oxygen sat rate (between low 70s and mid 80s). The fever broke this afternoon and his oxygen rate came up above 90 - but with walking goes back down. He has COPD. Last Wednesday and today, Hospice nurse said his lungs sound good, so don t think it s pneumonia.
Thu, 5 Feb 2015
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
If lung sounds are good and oxygen saturation has come back chances of pneumonia is minimal .
May his COPD needs to be taken care of.
Hope this helps.
Good luck.
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
If lung sounds are good and oxygen saturation has come back chances of pneumonia is minimal .
May his COPD needs to be taken care of.
Hope this helps.
Good luck.
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