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Low oxygen saturation
I am 35 yrs old male. My family has 4 covid positive member but i tested negative on 29 june. Now i have very minor cough and sometimes oxygen saturation went down to 88% but i felt only little drowsy. After one minute my oxygen level comes to normal that is 97-98. Else everything is fine. What should i do now?
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Keep checking your saturation and if you develop fever or get breathlessness then get yourself tested again. Build your immunity by eating vit c and zinc rich food and exercise.
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Kindly consult a pulmonologist at the earliest for further evaluation
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Dr. Aditya Parihar
Pulmonologist
22 yrs exp
Nagpur
Hi noted above history and related concerns.as above you mentioned stay safe and follow the guidelines as per MOHFW
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Dr. Santosh Jha
Respiratory Medicine
11 yrs exp
Delhi
consult a physician as soon as possible..88 level of oxygen is dangerous for you.might need the test to be repeat gain,get a chest xray done.
take care!
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Dr. Balaji Biradar
Pulmonologist
14 yrs exp
Aurangabad
If you have symptoms, get the test done again.
Consult chest physician or government hospital nearby
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