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Nasal congestion
Does nasal congestion decreases oxygen saturation levels?please help in finding this out.Thanks in advance
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No it does not. Reduction in oxygen saturation means the lungs aren't functioning properly.
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Dr. Shraddha Das
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Agartala
Nasal congestion will not lead to decrease in spo2, try to breathe from mouth.
Try otrivin nasal spray, steam inhalation with karvol.
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Dr. Sumant
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1 yrs exp
Delhi
In case of nasal congestion you can breath through your mouth,oxygen will be available to your body and saturation will be maintained.
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