A member asked:

Lungs are clear (ct scan) heart is okay (echocardiogram, ekg) then why oxygen saturation levels are low?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possibilities...: There are many possible disorders that could have these test results. You should have pulmonary function tests since a ct scan does not tell anything about the function of the pulmonary system; only that the lungs look ok. Musculoskeletal disorders can have test results as you describe. You likely need to see a lung specialist to do a work-up and find out why your pulse ox is low.

Answered 7/27/2016

5.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more