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I have one. They are about $15. 94-99 is normal unless you have COPD or smoke. They are good for your first aid kit, especially if you have kids with asthma or who get respiratory bugs.
I think things like being constantly out of breath, tired and/or troubled or painful breathing would be an indicator. Same for a fever. I think most realize, know when they have an actual fever.
Too much reliance on tech could also delay trips to doctor with false, mistimed or misinterpreted readings.
According to the article, the people with depressed oxygen levels did not experience much, if any, shortness of breath despite the actual condition of their lungs. The doctor's point was that this could be an early indication of COVID-19 infection even before the person affected begins perceiving symptoms.
I read in a different source that another early warning sign is the loss of the senses of smell and taste. As long as I can smell the fragrant spring flowers, I am reassured that it hasn't gotten me yet. My first stop once I can't smell them anymore is to borrow a relative's oximeter to check my saturation level. After that would begin the struggle to get a test without presenting overt symptoms. Apparently a lot of people have just been sent home without tests and then died without being treated. I hope I would have better luck.
sustained level < 90 requires more oxygen. My mom had heart surgery in December. She had oxygen. She's been above 90 w/o oxygen since early Feb. They told us to keep the tanks, because sustained level below 90 she'd either use the tank, or have to go to the ER because they wouldn't get a tank back to her same day
According to the article, the people with depressed oxygen levels did not experience much, if any, shortness of breath despite the actual condition of their lungs. The doctor's point was that this could be an early indication of COVID-19 infection even before the person affected begins perceiving symptoms.
I read in a different source that another early warning sign is the loss of the senses of smell and taste. As long as I can smell the fragrant spring flowers, I am reassured that it hasn't gotten me yet. My first stop once I can't smell them anymore is to borrow a relative's oximeter to check my saturation level. After that would begin the struggle to get a test without presenting overt symptoms. Apparently a lot of people have just been sent home without tests and then died without being treated. I hope I would have better luck.
where are you people getting and believing these myths?
Um...most Samsung Galaxy smartphones have one built in.
It got removed, so its no longer there....odd coincidence isn't it?
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