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What causes low oxygen levels in the elderly?
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Same as adults: Any disease which can cause low oxygen saturation in adults will do in elderly. Pneumonia. Sepsis from any other infection heart failure bronchitis and atelectasis. Needs evaluation.
Answered 6/20/2018
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