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Not sure what a normal range for spo2 are as i just had my oxygen levels checked and it's 94spo2, it was 98/99 few days ago, also had to change to a long lasting steroid inhaler for asthma?
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Can vary: It can vary but it s still in the 90s. If you are having shortness of breath or wheezing the number would be lower also cold fingers can cause a change in the meters ability to detect accurately.
Answered 11/8/2015
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