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 …
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 …
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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 extremesHigher altitudeLow 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 sittingPut your head on the table while sittingTry to sleep with relaxing posture with elevated …
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 …
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What does shortness of breath feel like with anxiety?
There is a strong association between anxiety and shortness of breath. You experience following Chest tighteningFaster breathingHeart rate increasesYou inhale before you even exhaled properlyYou …
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