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I have asthma. been on prednisone, albuterol, an antibiotic for a week. still feel im having a hard time getting air. dr says oxygen sat is good 97%?
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Oxygen saturation...: ...Is not a good indicator of breathing difficulty - it only goes down near complete collapse. Peak flow meters give a much better idea, spirometry better yet.
Answered 6/22/2016
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