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Resting oxygen saturation is 98-100 consistently. during intense exercise (85% mhr), it drops to 93-94. is this normal?
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It is fine: As long as it does not drop below 90% it is ok. You do not say what your health problems are or if you were a smoker. But it sounds like you are ok.
Answered 3/17/2014
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O2 Saturation: The above numbers are fine for your o2 saturation rate. And, yes, it should go up with exercise.
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