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Granny recently, does this "forgets " to breathe and then breathes harder faster to catch her breathe? had advan dementia..sats 98-99%.im concerned.
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Normal O2 Saturation: She has normal o2 saturation and there is nothung to worry but discuss with the doctors at the next visit.
Answered 11/8/2013
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Those stats: Are good.- since she catches her breath with those stats, it could be related to her dementia -ck with pcp.
Answered 12/29/2013
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