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  5. Because my grandmother is on oxygen therapy so we have oxymeter at home..and i have observed for my grandfather that his oxygen while laying down or when he is sleeping is 92-95 mostly in the range of 93-94 but when he is sitting his oxygen is 97-98 ...i wanted to ask..is this normal?is there anything serious...his age is 70 and he has no trouble in breathing ..

Because my grandmother is on oxygen therapy so we have oxymeter at home..and i have observed for my grandfather that his oxygen while laying down or when he is sleeping is 92-95 mostly in the range of 93-94 but when he is sitting his oxygen is 97-98 ...i wanted to ask..is this normal?is there anything serious...his age is 70 and he has no trouble in breathing ..

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Because my grandmother is on oxygen therapy so we have oxymeter at home..and i have observed for my grandfather that his oxygen while laying down or when he is sleeping is 92-95 mostly in the range of 93-94 but when he is sitting his oxygen is 97-98 ...i wanted to ask..is this normal?is there anything serious...his age is 70 and he has no trouble in breathing ..

If oxygen saturation drops below 92.. oxygen is advised to the patient.Tab augmentin duo 625mg ,orally ,thrice daily for 5 days advised to the patient.Also syrup salbutamol 10ml thrice daily for 7 days is advised to the patient.Steam inhalation is also advised twice

Last updated on 08 Jan 2025

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