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Low Oxygen saturation %
My father is suspected to be covid positive and having low Oxygen saturation varying from 81 to 93. He is not having breathlessness issues. He has given PCR test and awaiting results.
Is oxygen saturation percent in this level dangerous. Should he be on some medication. He seems normal.
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This oxygen level is not dangerous , however of the saturation drops below 92% then you need oxygen therapy.
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For now you can try prone position ventilation , steam inhalation , Lymcee and Zinc tablets
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If the saturation drops at or below 92% you need oxygen therapy.
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Dr. Somashekhar
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6 yrs exp
Dharwad
It could be" happy hypoxia", meaning patient wont have breathing complaints but saturation might be low..
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Alternatively please try checking with other pulse oximeter too..in case its faulty
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If below 92% still..he might need oxygen therapy
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