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Is it possible to have normal o2 sats during an asthma attack? what do o2 sats look like during anaphylaxis? what could wheezing w/normal o2 sats be?
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One at a time please: Yes, it's possible to have normal o2 sats during a mild asthma attack. The o2 sats during an anaphylactic reaction will get worse as the reaction progresses, unless it's stopped by appropriate medical care. Wheezing with normal o2 sats happens when for many reasons: could be mild bronchiolitis/bronchitis, mild asthma, a foreign body in the airway, could be something else mistaken for wheezing.
Answered 6/3/2014
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Yes: O2 sats represent the ability your lungs to transfer the air (oxygen) you breath to your blood. Depending upon the severity of asthma and / or anaphylaxis one's o2 sats could be normal or become compromised.
Answered 8/7/2013
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