I'm really concerned about my mom's health. We've been checking her spo2 levels since August using a pulse oximeter, and while the rest of my family stays above 95, hers fluctuates between 89 and 92. It's October now, and the readings haven't changed much. I'm worried about what might be causing this and if it's indicative of any particular health issue. Could this be something serious?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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5+ Yrs

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She might be having some underlying respiratory disease or cardiac diseade,needs evaluation,visit Physician for the same

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Answered 04/07/2025

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