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What is a normal pulse ox reading for those with asthma?
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97-99%: The same as for people without asthma - 97-99%.
Answered 3/13/2019
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Around 95%...: Between exacerbations, an asthmatic's pulse ox is normal since airway obstruction in asthma is reversible by definition. During an asthma exacerbation, the airways are obstructed/inflamed to a certain degree depending on the severity of the exacerbation and the pulse ox may decrease. Supplemental oxygen may then be necessary to maintain oxygen delivery to vital organs/tissues.
Answered 6/17/2018
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