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A member asked:

What is a normal oxygen level? how low does it need to be to be admitted in the hospital. mine is reading 94-95

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Oxygen: Oxygen at this time of year should be 96 to 98% saturated. Yours is a bit low. That alone, however, is not an indication for hospitalization. In your history i see no evidence of illness or other symptoms that would cause you worry.

Answered 11/26/2016

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