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Oxygen level is 81% but no distress. what does this mean?
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It's: a bit reduced (Normal Range 95-100) and usually by itself causes no problems at rest! The reason needs to be determined ... Most are "simple" Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 5/22/2017
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