In following conditions, one must visit the doctor for shortness of breath Frequent shortness of breath at night Chest pain, high fever due to shortness of breath Worsening of preexisting shortness of breath Wheezing Ankle and feet swelling accompanied by shortness of breath Blood oxygen level below 88% Stiffening of heart sensation Jaw pain, confusion, […]
What is the lowest oxygen level a person can survive without becoming brain dead or die?
The answer to this question isn’t just one line answer. According to the Respiratory Protection standard, for a healthy person with no respiratory or asthmatic issue, an oxygen level below 19.5 % is oxygen-deficient and is life-threatening. The minimum air that you can breathe for survival is 19.5 % oxygen. Oxygen level 16%-19.5% If you […]
Is it common for SpO2 levels to drop to about 85% for a few seconds?
Yes and this is not unusual. The finger oxygen meter follows the beer lamberts law. In short words, pulse oximeter sends the beam of light. Some of it is absorbed in our tissue while the rest of it strike back to the oximeter sensor. Reasons for the dropping of value Sometimes the value might decrease […]
Why is my SpO2 reading on the pulse oximeter fluctuate between 92 and 97? Is this normal?
For healthy people with controlled asthma, it’s normal for the oxygen saturation level to drop in the range of 90-95% due to these reasons Temperature extremes Higher altitude Low oxygen concentration in your vicinity Exercise When these conditions are reversed, then the oxygen saturation level in your blood gets back to normal, i.e 95%-100%. Oxygen […]
Does shortness of breath go away?
Yes it does go away. Take any of these steps to get rid the shortness of breath. Lean forward when sitting Put your head on the table while sitting Try to sleep with relaxing posture with elevated heads and bent knees Diaphragmatic breathing Pursed lips breathing Use supported back while standing Complete exhale before inhaling […]
Why am I getting out of breath so quickly?
There is a medical condition called Dyspnea. It is the shortness of breath causing hunger for the air. It can be mild or severe depending on the condition. However, sometimes Dyspnea can occur in normal healthy person due to following reasons Overexertion Higher Altitudes Temperature extremes Low oxygen concentration in your vicinity Sometimes it’s due […]
What does shortness of breath feel like with anxiety?
There is a strong association between anxiety and shortness of breath. You experience following Chest tightening Faster breathing Heart rate increases You inhale before you even exhaled properly You suffocate You are hungry for more air A sensation of a lump in the throat Restlessness Feeling on edge Muscular tension How to get rid of […]
What are three conditions that can give a false pulse oximetry reading?
There are more than 3 conditions that can give a false pulse oximetry reading Carbon monoxide poisoning Nail polish or artificial nails Poor circulation or cold hands Exercise and vibration Movement and dislodging of the oximeter sensor Intravenous Dyes Why use pulse oximeter The pulse oximeter is the non-invasive device that measures the oxygen concentration […]
Why do I feel like I’m not getting enough oxygen?
When your body has a low oxygen level. It’s difficult to breathe. Before you can exhale properly you start inhaling. There is tight tension in the chest You feel like your body isn’t getting enough oxygen You want to breath more quickly and quickly Medical emergency Medical emergerncy is declared when Waking up suddenly due […]
Is an oxygen level of 93 bad?
If your oxygen level in blood is more than 90%, you probably are worrying unnecessarily Under normal circumstances, the oxygen level in your blood should range from 95%-100%. Sometimes oxygen level is less than 95% and more than 90%. This might be due to factors that can be reversed e.g. Less oxygen concentration in your […]