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Greetings - our clinic relies on pulseoximetry alone to determine severity of asthma and response to nebulized medication. I had understood that the peak flow was a better determinant. Also, the ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Klarida Papaqako
( General & Family Physician)
[i just bought a pulse ox and when i was feeling anxious i have it on over a period of time, my o2 sat is always 98-99, but it would go down to 93-94 for a few seconds then go back up again, i have tried when i am in bed,... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Rakesh Sharma
( General & Family Physician)
[Can anxiety cause a pulse ox to go lower? My mother s physical therapist told her to see her doctor because her pulse ox was going low (in the 80 s) when she exerted herself. It would return into the 90 s when she rested.... View answer
My husband complained of shortness of breath. He was sent to get a pulseoximetry on room air. Results showed 80% sat. Dr. was notified and he requested the test be repeated the next day with the same ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Shinas Hussain
( General & Family Physician)
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